32-130 SATELLITE ANTENNAS AND MICROWAVE EQUIPMENT.

32-130.1 General.

This section regulates the installation of satellite antennas and microwave equipment in all zoning districts within the Town. (Ord. #66-85, §8-2001)

The Council finds that the installation of satellite and microwave antennas and equipment can, unless controlled, affect the aesthetic and safety values of agricultural, residential, commercial and industrial areas. Therefore, the installation of these antennas and equipment is regulated to result in locations which are least visible from public rights-of-way in the vicinity, while not burdening adjacent property owners with adverse visual impacts. (Ord. #66-85, §8-2002)

Microwave receiving antenna means a device designed to receive signals transmitted from ground-mounted transmitters.

Satellite antenna means a device designed to receive signals transmitted from orbiting satellites.

(Ord. #66-85, §8-2003)

A satellite antenna installed in any zoning district shall comply with the following general criteria:

a. A setback equal to the height of the antenna or the setback which applies to the principal structure, whichever is greater, is required between the property line and any part of the antenna. In addition, installation is prohibited between any street and principal building on the site, except as provided in subsection 32-130.4b. below.

b. In any case where a lot backs up to a public right-of-way or private street, a setback of fifteen (15') feet is required between the public right-of-way or the curb of a private street and any portion of the satellite antenna.

c. The maximum height of the antenna shall be twelve (12') feet measured from ground level immediately under the antenna to the highest point of the antenna or any appurtenance attached to it.

d. All wires and/or cables necessary for the operation of the antenna or reception for the signal shall be placed underground except those wires or cables attached flush with the surface of a building.

• e. An antenna may not be installed with the use of guy wires.

• f. An antenna may not have a highly reflective surface or color. In addition, colors should be subdued.

• g. No more than one (1) antenna is allowed on a parcel.

h. Landscaping or solid screening shall be installed around an antenna to screen it from adjacent public streets, public areas of the development or adjacent properties. No such screening is required when the antenna is located such that it is not visible from adjacent public streets, public areas of the development or adjacent properties.

i. Additional landscape screening shall be installed around an antenna located in a hillside area where visibility from surrounding areas is greater.

• j. A satellite antenna may not be installed on the roof of a structure.

• k. An antenna shall be maintained in an operational state with no structural defects or visible damage.

l. The design and location of a satellite antenna must be approved by the Chief of Planning. The Chief of Planning shall establish application procedures and may require such plans and supplemental information as may be needed to properly review the application.

(Ord. #66-85, §8-2004)

Microwave receiving antenna installation shall comply with the following criteria:

a. A microwave receiving antenna installed in a residential zoning district or residential area of a planned unit district shall comply with the following:

1. The antenna may not exceed eighteen (18") inches in diameter and shall be mounted on a building or roof.

2. If installed on a roof, the highest point of the antenna may not extend higher than the diameter of the antenna above the roof surface directly under the antenna.

3. The design and location of the antenna are subject to approval by the Chief of Planning.

b. A microwave receiving antenna installed in any non-residential zoning district or non-residential portion of a planned unit district shall comply with the following:

1. Installation is prohibited in any required front or street side yard setback area.

2. All wires or cables necessary for the operation of the antenna or reception of the signal shall be placed underground, except those wires or cables attached flush with the surface of a building.

3. An antenna may not be installed with the use of guy wires.

4. The antenna shall be placed on the site so as not to interfere with on-site pedestrian or vehicular circulation.

5. Landscaping or solid screening shall be installed around the base of any tower so as to screen the tower from view and to provide a physical separation between the tower and any pedestrian or vehicular circulation.

6. The design and location of the antenna are subject to approval by the Planning Commission.

c. An antenna shall be maintained in an operational state with no structural defects or visible change to the antenna or its structure.

• (Ord. #66-85, §8-2005)

Microwave transmitting and relay equipment may be installed in any zoning district except residential districts or residential areas of planned unit districts subject to obtaining a land use permit, and subject to all requirements of subsection 32130.5b. (Ord. #66-85, §8-2006)

A land use permit for microwave transmitting and relay equipment (subsection 32-130.6) or a variance permit to modify the provisions in subsections 32-130.4 through 32-130.6 may be granted in accordance with the procedure in Sections 32-3 and 2-8, respectively. (Ord. #66-85, §8-2007)

This section supplements and is in addition to other regulatory codes, statutes and ordinances. (Ord. #66-85 §8-2008)

32-131— 32-139 RESERVED.