This section shall apply to the location and construction of dish-type satellite signal- receiving/transmitting antennas as herein defined.
(a) Purpose. It is the purpose of this section to regulate the location and construction of dish-type satellite signal-receiving/transmitting antennas within the Village in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the residents, particularly with respect to the maintenance of utility easements and fire safety accesses, the prevention of the accumulation of noxious weeds and debris, the safety considerations associated with wind loads, and the reasonable accommodation of the aesthetic concerns of neighboring property owners.
(b) Definitions. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation of this section:
(1) “Dish” shall mean that part of a satellite signal/receiving antenna which is shaped like a saucer or dish, whether it is spherical, parabolical or similar in shape.
(2) “Dish-type satellite signal-receiving antennas” shall include earth stations or ground stations, whether functioning as part of a basic service system, direct broadcast satellite system, or multi-point distribution service system, and shall mean one or a combination of two or more of the following:
A. A signal-receiving device such as a dish antenna whose purpose is to receive communications or signals from earth-orbiting satellites or similar sources.
B. A low-noise amplifier (LNA) whose purpose is to boost, magnify, store, transfer or transmit signals.
C. A coaxial cable, whose purpose is to convey or transmit signals to a receiver.
(3) “Earth Station” shall mean any earth based satellite signal receiving apparatus.
(4) “Receiver” shall mean the apparatus whose purpose is to obtain a signal from a cable or like source and transform it to a television signal.
(Ord. 75-96. Passed 11-18-96.)
(c) Zoning/Building Permit Required. No person, firm or corporation shall undertake the construction, erection or installation of any satellite dish, having a diameter of greater than twenty-four inches, without a zoning permit issued in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Code. In addition to the requirements of this section, the application for such permit shall include the following:
(1) A description of the type of earth station proposed.
(2) A plot plan of the lot, premises or parcel of land showing the location of the proposed earth station and all other buildings thereon.
(3) Plans depicting the specifications and elevations of the proposed location, to include satisfactory screening and landscaping for ground-mounted structures.
(4) Details of the method of assembly and construction of the proposed earth station.
(5) A fee is required by Section 1242.03
for the review of the plans and specifications and the inspection of construction.
(Ord. 25-99. Passed 6-7-99.)
(d) Ground-Mounted Satellite Dish Antennas. Ground-mounted satellite dish antennas are considered to be accessory structures, and are permitted as accessory structures in the Village of Loudonville. In addition to the provisions of this section pertaining to accessory structures, the following provisions shall apply to ground- mounted satellite dishes:
(1) The maximum diameter of any ground-mounted satellite dish shall be twelve feet.
(2) The maximum height of any ground-mounted satellite dish shall be fifteen feet above the finished grade.
(3) The “dish” portion of the apparatus shall have a surface of open mesh construction and shall not have a solid surface.
(4) The satellite dish apparatus shall be painted a color which complements its environment as proposed in the zoning permit application and shall bear no advertisement, lettering, picture or visual image.
(5) The apparatus shall not be located in a side yard or a front yard.
(6) The site of the apparatus shall be screened with shrubbery and/or landscaped as proposed in the zoning permit application.
(7) The apparatus shall be mounted upon a solid concrete slab and shall be constructed in such a manner that it will withstand wind forces up to seventy-five miles per hour.
(8) Only supports of galvanized construction shall be used.
(9) Any guy wires attached to a satellite dish apparatus shall be enclosed by an approved fence.
(10) Any driving motor shall be limited to 110 volts maximum power and shall be encased in a protective guard.
(11) All wiring between the apparatus and any other structure shall be placed underground in approved conduit.
(12) The apparatus shall be bonded to an approved eight-foot grounding rod.
(e) Roof-Mounted Satellite Dish Antennas. Roof-mounted satellite dish antennas are considered to be accessory structures and are permitted as accessory uses in the Village of Loudonville. In addition to the provisions of this section pertaining to accessory structures, the following provisions shall apply to roof-mounted satellite dishes:
(1) The maximum diameter of any roof-mounted satellite dish shall be three feet.
(2) The height of any roof-mounted satellite dish shall not exceed the roof height of the building upon which it is mounted by more than four feet.
(3) The “dish” portion of the apparatus shall have a surface of open mesh construction and shall not have a solid surface.
(4) The apparatus shall be painted a color which complements its environment and shall bear no advertisement, picture, lettering or visual image.
(5) All wiring and grounding of the apparatus shall be in accordance with the electrical code(s) currently adopted and approved by the State of Ohio, or as hereafter amended, and incorporated into the Ohio Basic Building Code.
(6) The apparatus, its mounting and all supporting devices shall be constructed and erected in accordance with the Ohio Basic Building Code directly upon the roof of the principal building and
shall not be mounted upon a spire, tower, turret, chimney, pole or any appurtenances attached thereto.
(7) The satellite dish apparatus shall be so designed and installed as to withstand wind forces up to seventy-five miles per hour.
(f) Variances From Location Restrictions. An applicant may request a variance from the location restrictions and the required height restrictions set forth herein, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 1244.05
(b) and, as applicable, Section 1242.02
. In addition to all requirements of these sections, the applicant shall submit clear and convincing evidence that the required variance is necessary in order for the satellite dish antenna to have a direct line of sight or unobstructed view to the satellite. In any case where this provision applies, the variance granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals shall be the minimum variance required to achieve the necessary direct line of sight to assure that the antenna can properly function.
(Ord. 75-96. Passed 11-18-96.)