“Satellite dish antennas” means any device incorporating a reflective surface that is solid, open-mesh or bar configured, is in the shape of a shallow dish, cone, horn, cornucopia or flat plate, and is used to transmit and/or receive radio or electromagnetic waves or other signals between terrestrially and/or orbitally based units. This definition is meant to include but not be limited to what is commonly referred to as satellite earth stations, satellite receivers, satellite dishes, direct broadcast systems (DBSs), television reception only systems (TVROs) and satellite microwave antennae. “Satellite dish antennas” shall not include any device for personal reception of digital satellite service, which is 18 inches or less in diameter, provided that such device is installed on the side or roof of the building which it services.
(Ord. 96-132. Passed 8-1-96.)