No Building Permit shall be granted for satellite antennae in a residential zone unless:
A. The applicant demonstrates that the intended use is authorized under applicable Federal law.
B. Any such dish shall be mounted as close to the ground as possible and shall not rise from the ground in excess of fifteen (15) feet in height at its maximum point. Elevated installations on poles or roofs are prohibited.
C. The construction and installation of satellite antennae shall strictly conform to all Village Ordinances.
D. The applicant demonstrates that the proposed location is such that during the winter season, no part of the dish structure will be visible to neighbors and the general public, from a point that is between the ground level and ten (10) feet above ground level on surrounding property.
E. Not more than one such satellite antenna may be installed on a single zoning lot.
F. In every case, the installation shall be located in the rear or side yards. The location shall not be in the required setback areas unless encroachment in the required side or rear setback areas provides an acceptable location if otherwise in conformity with all of the other provisions of this Section. In such case, a modification is required and the applicant shall file a petition with the Zoning Board of Appeals.
G. All installations shall exhibit architectural quality, coloration to blend with surroundings and structural integrity. Experimental or temporary installations, inferior materials and questionable stability are not permitted. In every case, the entire installation including any sheds, fences or other housing used to cause compliance with paragraph D above, must be compatible with the character of the surrounding area of the Village of Mettawa, and shall have no adverse impact on the property, the neighborhood or general public; and to the extent possible, screening by planting shall be preferred. Permanent foundations shall be adequate for anticipated wind loads. Electrical connections shall be low voltage direct or pulsed current, except where the device connected is Underwriters Laboratory approved, in which case alternating current will be allowed to Building Code requirements. Consideration shall be given to protection of children, as in the case of an attractive nuisance.
(Ord. 500, passed 6-3-2003)