This section regulates the location and size of satellite dishes in order to protect the public health and safety and to protect the visual character of residential areas. This section is intended to comply with state and federal law, policies and guidelines and does not intend to impair the installation, maintenance, or use of satellite dishes.
(Ord. 147-2018. Passed 7-2-18.)
The definitions in Chapter 1131 shall apply to this entire section. The following additional definitions shall apply to this section:
Satellite Dish: means a round or oblong parabolic antenna designed to receive transmission signals from earth-orbiting satellites.
(Ord. 147-2018. Passed 7-2-18.)
(a) The preferred location of a roof-mounted satellite dish is as near to the rear property line as is practicable to not impose unreasonable limitations on reception.
(b) No satellite dish mounted in the ground or attached to a fence or tree shall be placed in a front yard or in a side yard if such side yard is located in a Residential District or adjacent to a Residential District.
(c) No free-standing satellite dish antenna shall be located closer than three (3) feet to any property line.
(d) For buildings containing one or more dwelling units, there shall be no more than one (1) satellite dish antenna per dwelling unit and no more than four (4) for any building, which is less.
(e) The maximum diameter of a satellite dish mounted to a one-family, two-family or three-family house shall be thirty-six (36) inches.
(f) The maximum length or diameter of any free-standing satellite dish mounted in the ground shall not exceed ten (10) feet.
(Ord. 147-2018. Passed 7-2-18.)
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