§ 46-84. Satellite dish antennas.
(a)
Placement.
(1)
In residential districts a satellite dish antenna shall be permitted only in a rear yard or mounted or attached to a building.
(2)
In the O-1, C-1, C-2, and IND districts, a satellite dish antenna shall be located only in the side or rear yard or mounted on top of a building.
(3)
A satellite dish antenna shall comply with the side and rear yard setback requirements applicable to main buildings in the district in which it is located.
(4)
In nonresidential districts no more than three satellite dish antennas shall be located on the same lot as a main building. Satellite dish antennas are permitted only in connection with, incidental to, and on the same lot as, a principal use or main building.
(b)
Height.
(1)
In residential districts, a ground-mounted satellite dish antenna, including any platform or structure upon which the antenna is mounted, shall not exceed 14 feet in height, or ten feet in diameter.
(2)
In the O-1, C-1, C-2, and IND districts, a satellite dish antenna, including any platform or structure upon which the antenna is mounted, shall not exceed the maximum height permitted for main buildings in the district in which it is located.
(c)
General provisions.
(1)
No portion of a satellite dish antenna shall contain any name, message, symbol, or other graphic representation visible from adjoining properties, except as required by the manufacturer or federal regulations for safety purposes.
(2)
A satellite dish antenna shall be anchored in a manner approved by the building inspector as being adequate to secure the satellite dish antenna during high winds.
(3)
A satellite dish antenna shall not be erected, constructed, or installed until a building permit has been obtained from the building inspector.
(4)
These regulations shall not apply to dish antennas that are one meter (39.37 inches) or less in diameter in residential districts or two meters (78.74 inches) or less in diameter in nonresidential districts.
(5)
The building inspector may waive any provision of this section if its enforcement inhibits or prevents the proper operation of the satellite dish antenna.
(6)
These regulations are formulated to ensure that adequate protection measures are provided in this chapter for ensuring that sight distance is not impaired, that such dish antennas are located and constructed in a manner, which will not afford the potential for injury, and to ensure that the intent and purposes of this chapter are met.
(Prior Code, § 15.0313; Ord. No. 150, § 3.13, 11-1-1997; Ord. No. 150-B, 4-16-2002)