Satellite dish antennas shall be permitted as an accessory structure in all zone districts, and are subject to requirements as follows:
(a) Ground-mounted satellite dishes installed in residential districts shall be limited to rear yard areas of the rearward portion of the lot or parcel.
(b) Setbacks for all satellite dish installations shall be a minimum of 10 feet from any property line, a minimum of 15 feet from public rights-of-way, and of a sufficient safe distance from all overhead and/or underground power lines as determined by the Municipal Manager.
(c) Roof-mounted satellite dishes shall be limited to a maximum diameter of 6 feet or less and such installations shall be located on the rearward portion of the roof as viewed from the front yard. Roof installations shall be mounted in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and be properly secured to prevent damage from wind and snow loads.
(d) All satellite dish antennas shall be properly grounded, resistant to lightning strikes, and meet all Electrical Code requirements.
(e) All satellite dish antenna systems shall be noncorrosive, designed, engineered, and permanently installed to withstand wind and snow loads specified by the Ohio Basic Building Code.
(f) Maximum diameter of any satellite dish shall not exceed 12 feet.
(g) Maximum overall height for ground-mounted satellite dish antenna systems shall not exceed 15 feet.
(h) Placement of satellite dish antenna systems within any easement shall be prohibited.
(i) A Zoning Permit shall be required prior to installation of any satellite dish antenna system. Installation instructions, sketches, site plans, or other documents shall be submitted in accordance with the Municipal Manager's requirements, for the purpose of verification of each of the provisions of this Section. Small satellite dishes under 3 feet in diameter may be placed anywhere on the property with the minimum height clearance of 7 feet and do not require a Zoning Permit.
(Ord. 00-30. Passed 6-5-2000.)