(a) The height of all structures, including, but not limited to, monuments, water towers and commercial radio and television transmission towers, shall not exceed the height limit of the district in which they are located unless variance is granted by the Board of Appeals. Each residential unit and commercial and industrial building shall be limited to a maximum of two antenna support structures located on its roof.
(1) Amateur (Ham) radio antennas, licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other government-authorized agency, may be located on residential property. Roof-mounted antenna support structures shall not exceed a height of five feet above the peak of the roof upon which they are mounted. Roof-mounted antennas shall be vertical, omni-directional antennas, not to exceed a height of 20 feet.
(2) Residential properties shall be limited to one ground-mounted antenna support structure, not to exceed an over-all height of 75 feet, including antennas. Said structure shall be located only in the rear yard, a minimum of ten feet from any property line. All antenna support structures shall require building permits and inspection by the Department of Building. Said structures shall meet all applicable requirements of the Michigan Building Code and/or Michigan Residential Code in addition to all safety requirements specified by the manufacturer.
(Ord. Passed 10-30-23.)