(a) Ground-Mounted. No earth station shall be constructed in any front or side yard, but, shall be constructed to the rear of the residence or the main structure. The earth station shall not substantially obscure or interfere with the view from surrounding properties.
Exception: An earth station (satellite dish) may be located in a side yard if it is less than one meter in diameter, but less than four feet in height from the gound level, a minimum of five feet from any property line and cannot be viewed from any abutting street because of landscape screening.
Exception: An earth station (satellite dish) may be located in a front yard if it is less than one meter in diameter, is five feet from any property line, set back a minimum of twenty- five feet from the street and cannot be viewed from any abutting street because of landscape screening.
The above exceptions (or exception) are deemed reasonable and fair, and would enhance the safety and aesthetic values of the Village. Also, it is the firm belief of Village officials that the exceptions would not unnecessarily burden access to satellite services and would not hinder fair and effective competition among service providers.
(b) Roof-Mounted. Earth stations may be mounted directly upon the roof of a primary or accessory structure, and shall not be mounted upon appurtenances such as chimneys, towers, trees, poles or spires.
Exception: An earth station (satellite dish) may be located on any structure if it is less than one meter in diameter, does not extend more than three feet above the roof and will not properly operate if located on a rear roof.
The above exceptions (or exception) are deemed reasonable and fair and would enhance the safety and aesthetic values of the Village. Also, it is the firm belief of Village officials that the exceptions would not unnecessarily burden access to satellite services and would not hinder fair and effective competition among service providers.
(Ord. 96-05. Passed 6-26-96.)