(a) General Requirements.
(1) A permit must be obtained prior to beginning construction upon an earth station or microwave antenna. Applications for permits must include construction drawings showing proposed method of installation, structural engineering analysis, and site plan depicting structures and plantings on the property and all adjacent properties. Permit will not be required for any dish or antenna measuring two (2) feet or less in diameter or width if mounted on primary dwelling.
(2) If any modifications are made to the structure, the Building Inspector shall have the authority to require proof that said addition, change, or modification is in conformity with the permit and the Building Code.
(3) The applicant shall present documentation of the possession of any required license by any federal, state or local agency.
(4) The owner of such a structure shall assume complete liability in case of personal or property damage.
(b) Location of Earth Station.
(1) Ground-Mounted.
A. No earth station shall be constructed in any front or side yard, but shall be constructed to the rear of the residence or main structure.
B. No earth station, including its concrete base slab or other substructure, shall be constructed less than eight (8) feet from any property line or easement.
C. No earth station shall be constructed without appropriate evergreen landscaping to reasonably conceal said earth station from view, and the planting shall be completed before final approval by the Building Inspector.
D. No earth station shall be linked, physically or electronically, to a receiver which is not located on the same lot, premises or parcel of land as is the earth station.
E. An earth station shall not exceed a grade height of twelve (12) feet.
F. All structural supports shall be of galvanized metal.
G. Wiring between an earth station and a receiver shall be placed at least four (4) inches beneath the surface of the ground within rigid conduit.
H. Such earth station shall be designed to withstand a wind force of eighty-five (85) miles per hour without the use of supporting guy wires.
I. Any driving motor shall be limited to 110v maximum power design and be encased in protective guards. An earth station must be bonded to a grounding rod.
J. No earth station shall be constructed upon the roof top of any garage, residential dwelling, church, school, apartment building, hospital or any other commercial building or structure, except under the following conditions:
(2) Roof-mounted.
A. Earth stations shall be mounted directly upon the roof of a primary or accessory structure, as defined in the Building Code, and shall not be mounted upon appurtenances such as chimneys, towers, trees, poles or spires.
B. An earth station shall not exceed a height of more than three (3) feet above the roof upon which it is mounted.
C. An earth station "dish" shall not exceed three (3) feet in diameter.
D. An earth station shall be designed to withstand a wind force of eighty-five (85) miles per hour without the use of supporting guy wires.
E. Any driving motor shall be limited to 110v maximum power design and be encased in protective guards. An earth station must be bonded to a grounding rod.