Radio and television antennas shall be permitted as an accessory structure in all zone districts, and are subject to requirements as follows:
(a) Ground-mounted antenna systems installed in residential districts shall be limited to side and rear yard areas except for guy wires and antenna elements.
(b) Setbacks for all antenna system installations shall be a minimum of 5 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 Building Inspector. Placement of antenna systems within an easement shall be prohibited.
(c) Roof-mounted antenna systems shall be located on the rearward portion of the roof as viewed from the front yard and shall be limited to a maximum height of 15 feet above the highest roof peak. Roof installations shall be mounted in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and be properly secured to prevent damage from wind and snow loads.
(d) Ground-mounted antenna systems in residential and commercial districts shall not exceed a maximum overall height of 60 feet. Maximum overall height for ground mounted TV antenna systems shall not exceed 15 feet above the highest roof peak of the principal structure or 60 feet total, whichever is least.
(e) All antenna systems shall be properly grounded, resistant to lightning strikes, and meet all Electrical Code requirements.
(f) All antenna systems shall be noncorrosive, designed, engineered, and permanently installed to withstand wind and snow loads specified by the Ohio Basic Building Code.
(g) A Zoning Permit shall be required prior to installation of any antenna system. Installation instructions, sketches, site plans, or other documents shall be submitted in accordance with the Municipal Manager requirements, for the purpose of verification of each of the provisions of this Section.
(Ord. 00-30. Passed 6-5-2000.)