(a) Compliance Required. The owner or occupant of any lot, premises, or parcel of land within the Village who desires to erect a satellite dish in excess of eighteen inches (18") in diameter shall apply to the Zoning Inspector for a permit. On such application the owner or occupant shall certify that the requirements of this Ordinance are met. Satellite dish antennas eighteen inches (18") in diameter and smaller shall not require a permit for installation, and are exempt from these regulations.
(b) Location of Satellite Dish.
(1) Satellite dishes shall be permitted as an accessory use in those zoning districts where they are so specified.
(2) All satellite dishes shall be constructed or erected to the rear of the premises.
(3) No satellite dish shall be erected within five (5) feet from any lot line.
(4) No satellite dish shall be erected on the roof of any residential building or structure.
(5) No satellite dish shall be linked to receivers which are not located on the same lot or premises.
(6) Landscaping should be provided, or the dish shall be located so as to effectively screen the dish from view of adjacent parcels.
(c) Size and Height. The maximum diameter of any satellite dish shall not exceed twelve (12) feet. The maximum installed height of any satellite dish shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet above natural grade level.
(d) Satellite Dish Support Structures.
(1) Only metal supports of galvanized construction, or equal thereto, shall be permitted.
(2) Only a concrete base or caissons, depending on soil conditions, shall be permitted.
(3) The installed satellite dish structure shall be capable of withstanding a wind force of up to eighty-five (85) miles per hour.
(4) Any satellite dish must be grounded to an eight (8) foot grounding rod.