Article II — SATELLITE DISH, RADIO, AND TELEVISION ANTENNAS

The intent of the regulations in this section is to protect the general welfare by providing a means of enabling the installation of satellite dish antenna systems in such a manner that they are compatible with the architectural characteristics and special environment of the city. The installation of satellite dish antennas and accessory equipment can create visual blight for those who reside, work and travel in the city, and can endanger the life, safety and welfare of persons and property through the hazard of collapse, and create adverse economic, aesthetic and safety impacts inconsistent with the health, safety, and general welfare of the community.

(Ord. No. 1223, § 7, 8-5-97)

For the purpose of this section, the term "satellite dish antenna" means any parabolic antenna having a diameter greater than two feet designed for receiving satellite transmissions which is external to or attached to the exterior of any building.

(Ord. No. 1223, § 7, 8-5-97)

(a)

The installation of a single satellite dish antenna shall be a permitted use only upon issuance of a building permit according to the requirements of this section and this Code, and subject to a fee as established by the city. Approval of the community development director or his designated representative shall be required in all zoning districts for any antenna in excess of six feet in diameter and in length. The issuance of a permit is conditioned on the approval of plan check and proper inspection.

(b)

Exception. Ground-mounted satellite dish antennas of a diameter equal to or less than six feet shall not require the footing inspection, but shall require a building permit and all other necessary inspection.

(c)

Safety requirements.

(1)

Permit applications for satellite dish antennas proposed for roof locations shall be accompanied by detailed installation plans and calculations signed by an architect or engineer registered by the state. An original, wet signature by the architect and/or engineer shall be required on each set of plans and calculations.

(2)

The building and planning divisions may require engineering calculations for the proposed ground-mounted satellite dish antennas to verify a safe installation.

(3)

Three proper inspections are required:

a.

A footing inspection will be required prior to the pouring of any footing.

b.

An electrical inspection will be required for all electrical installations.

c.

A final inspection will also be required when the installation is complete.

d.

Exception. Ground-mounted satellite dish antennas of a diameter equal to or less than six feet shall not require the footing inspection, but shall require a building permit and all other necessary inspections.

(d)

Location specifications.

(1)

No portion of any satellite dish antenna system shall extend beyond the property lines, or into any front yard of any lot or side yard on the street side of a corner lot.

(2)

Guy wires shall not be anchored within any required front yard of any lot or within any side yard on the street side of a corner lot.

(3)

No ground-mounted satellite dish antennas shall be located in the area between the building and the front property line, or between the building and the side property line on the street side of a corner lot.

(4)

All ground-mounted satellite dish antennas shall be considered to be accessory structures, and shall conform to the setback requirement for such structures for the respective zone in which the satellite dish antenna is located.

(5)

Any roof-mounted satellite dish antennas with bases of attachment on a building on residential, multifamily, commercial, or industrial property shall be located in a manner that is acceptable to the community development director or his designated representative and that is designed to minimize visibility of the satellite dish antenna from adjoining properties and adjoining right-of-way and shall additionally be screened from view to the reasonable satisfaction of the community development director or his designated representatives.

(e)

Size and height restrictions.

(1)

On single-family residential property, satellite dish antennas with bases of attachment on the ground shall not exceed 10.5 feet in diameter and 12 feet in overall height above the lot grade.

(2)

On other than single-family residential property, satellite dish antennas with bases of attachment on the ground shall not exceed 16 feet in diameter and 16 feet in overall height above the lot grade.

(f)

Surfacing and screening.

(1)

The materials used in constructing satellite dish antennas shall be standard industry colors.

(2)

All ground-mounted satellite dish antennas shall be screened in a manner acceptable to the community development director or his/her designated representative.

(g)

Maintenance. Every satellite dish antenna shall be maintained in good condition and in accordance with all requirements of this article.

(Ord. No. 1223, § 7, 8-5-97)

(a)

Installation; permits required. The installation of radio and television receiving and transmitting antennas shall be a permitted use only upon issuance of a building permit according to the requirements of this section and this Code, and subject to a fee as established by the city. Approval of the community development director or his designated representative shall be required in all zoning districts. The issuance of a permit is conditioned on the approval of plan check and proper inspection.

(b)

Location. Radio and television receiving and transmitting antennas shall be permitted only in the rear yard or on the roof of a primary or accessory structure.

(c)

Height. Radio and television receiving and transmitting antennas are permitted up to a height of 75 feet or, if placed atop a building, 20 feet above the building.

(d)

Compliance with federal regulations. All radio and television antennae shall comply with the rules and regulations established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Where city regulations conflict with those regulations of the FCC, the FCC regulations shall prevail.

(Ord. No. 1223, § 7, 8-5-97)

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