Amateur radio antennas and antenna support structures are permitted accessory uses in any zone district under the following conditions:
(a) Exclusion: This section does not apply to satellite dish antennas 3.3 feet or less in diameter in residence zones or 6.6 feet or less in commercial and industrial zones, and wire antennas erected unobtrusively for the purpose of amateur radio communications.
(b) Dish antennas greater than five (5) feet in diameter may not be placed on the roof of a principal or accessory building in any residential zone because of objectionable aesthetic impact on surrounding dwellings and views therefrom.
(c) Structures controlled under provisions of this Section are prohibited in any front or side yard of a lot or parcel in any residential or commercial zone, provided that guy wire anchors may encroach into the side yard. Guy wire anchors and structural foundations may be located not closer than one (1) foot five (5) feet to property lines that define the rear or side yard.
(d) The overall antenna height shall be limited to fifty (50) feet above grade whether freestanding or mounted on a structure. In addition, an antenna support structure, plus the antenna(s) shall be set back from the nearest property line a distance equal to structural height. If the Planning Commission determines it necessary to consult with an expert in considering an increase in overall antenna height, all reasonable costs and expenses associated with such consultation shall be borne by the person seeking to exceed such height limit.
(e) Structures covered under this Section, for which an in-ground foundation or substructure must be constructed, and/or which exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height above grade, or which are roof-mounted shall require a building permit prior to erection, enlargement, increase in height or relocation. The application for a permit shall include address of lot or parcel, type of structure and height, and placement on lot or parcel shown on an illustration drawn to scale. Also required is information on method of installation including, as appropriate, details on structural support, footings, foundations, guys, braces, anchors, and grounding. As part of the permitting process the applicant will affirm receipt of a Safety Advisory Bulletin concerning safety issues, grounding, anti-climb devices, guying and wire sizes, and maintenance and inspections.
(f) Climbable antenna support structures shall be completely enclosed by a fence six (6) feet in height or shall have an effective anti-climb device attached as described in the Safety Advisory Bulletin. If fenced, the fence shall restrict the passage of a two (2) inch diameter sphere. Climbable antenna support structures shall only be permitted in non-residential zoning districts.
(g) Lots or parcels over one (1) acre. Lots or parcels in residential zoning districts over one (1) acre shall be limited to not more than one antenna support structure in excess of thirty-five (35) feet in height above grade per building containing one or more dwelling units. The maximum height of the antenna support structure, plus the antenna(s) shall not exceed fifty (50) feet in height above grade. In addition, an antenna support structure, plus the antenna(s) shall be set back from the nearest property line a distance equal to structural height.
(h) Lots or parcels under one (1) acre. Lots or parcels in residential zoning districts under one (1) acre may be granted a Conditional Use Permit as described in Chapter 1145, which would be limited to not more than one (1) antenna support structure in excess of thirty-five (35) feet in height above grade per building containing one or more dwelling unit. The maximum height of the antenna support structure, plus the antenna(s) shall not exceed fifty (50) feet in height above grade. In addition, an antenna support structure, plus the antenna(s) shall be set back from the nearest property line a distance equal to structural height.
(i) An antenna support structure shall be inspected annually and maintained in a safe condition by the owner or operator. Such owner or operator shall notify the Planning and Zoning Administrator if requisite safety standards are no longer being met and what steps are being taken to remedy the situation. The owner or operator of such structure shall maintain a record of inspections on file and a log of routine maintenance as well as work undertaken in response to inspections.
(j) Upon cessation of ownership or leasehold rights in an antenna support structure, the operator or property owner shall remove such structure within ninety (90) days, or within thirty (30) days of receipt of final written notice from the Municipality to do so. Where the new owner or leaseholder is a licensed amateur radio operator, such person may retain said structure after its inspection and written notice to the Planning and Zoning Administrator of intention to do so and to assume responsibility for same under this section. (Ord. 18-033. Passed 12-3-18.)