§ 157.096  STATIONS; SATELLITE RECEIVING DISHES.
   (A)   Dish type satellite signal receiving stations (hereafter “stations”), subject to the following regulations, may be located within the city.
   (B)   Stations shall be maintained in the rear yard whenever possible, and set back at least 5 feet from all lot lines and 10 feet from rear yard lot lines. The sitting of stations shall be regulated by the Federal Communication Commission rules and regulations as they may be promulgated and amended from time to time.
   (C)   The height of the ground mounted station, should the dish antenna be turned perpendicular to the ground, shall not extend above 15 feet; and the maximum diameter of any dish antenna shall not exceed 12 feet.
   (D)   Stations may be roof mounted on structures, provided they are anchored in an approved manner outlined by the Building Code.
   (E)   All roof mounted stations shall be viewed to be a portion of a building with regard to height determination subject to the height limitations of each zoning district as outlined in Appendix A, Schedule of Regulations.
   (F)   The Zoning Board of Appeals of the city may grant variances to this ordinance when, in its discretion, enforcement of this ordinance will result in practical difficulties and unnecessary hardships on person, firms, or corporations affected hereby.  A hearing shall be held pursuant to the procedures set forth in § 157.154 of this code.