Satellite dishes are subject to the following provisions:
(a) Roof-Mounted Satellite Dishes: Satellite dishes under two feet (2') in diameter which are mounted on the roof of a building are permitted in any district as an accessory use and are also subject to the following conditions:
(1) The use of the satellite dish is restricted to the use or enjoyment of those occupying the main building in any district. In residential districts, those satellite dishes for receiving signals shall only be permitted.
(2) The maximum height of any satellite dish apparatus as measured from its mounting point to the highest point of the satellite dish shall not exceed three feet (3').
(3) The satellite dish can be mounted on existing structures normally permitted in the district providing that no structure is required for proper installation and installation and receiving of signals. This dish shall be mounted in accordance with all applicable building codes.
(4) The satellite dish shall be wired and grounded in accordance with all applicable electric codes.
(b) Other Satellite Dishes: Satellite dishes over two feet (2') in diameter are permitted in any district as an accessory structure and are subject to the following conditions:
(1) The use of the satellite dish is restricted to the use or enjoyment of those occupying the main building. In residential districts those satellite dishes for receiving signals shall only be permitted.
(2) For Residential Districts: The maximum diameter of any ground mounted satellite dish shall not exceed six feet (6') in diameter.
(3) For Residential Districts: Satellite dishes shall be no less than fifteen feet (15') from the rear property line, ten feet (10') from the side lot lines, and one foot (1') from any easements and shall not exceed eight feet (8') in height.
(4) For Non-Residential Districts: Satellite dishes shall be no less than fifteen feet (15') from the rear property line, ten feet (10') from the side lot lines, and one foot (1') from any easements and shall not exceed fifteen feet (15') in height.
(5) The satellite dish apparatus shall be painted to complement the surrounding environment and shall not bear any advertisement, lettering, or pictures.
(6) The apparatus shall not be located in a side yard or in a front yard or between the principal building and the right-of way.
(7) Any satellite dish mounted upon a solid concrete slab shall be constructed in such manner that it will withstand wind forces of up to eighty (80) miles an hour.
(8) The site of the apparatus shall be screened with shrubbery and/or landscaped if mounted on the ground.
(9) Only metal supports of galvanized construction shall be used.
(10) Any guy wires attached to a satellite dish apparatus shall be enclosed by an approved fence.
(11) Any driving motor shall be limited to one-hundred and ten (110) volt maximum power and shall be encased in a protective guard.
(12) All wiring between the apparatus and any other structure shall be placed underground in approved conduit.
(13) The satellite dish apparatus shall be bonded to an approved grounding rod.
(Ord. 2001-35. Passed 7-17-01.)