1173.030 SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS.
A. Ground-Mounted Satellite Dish Antennas
Ground-mounted satellite dish antennas are considered as accessory structures and are permitted as accessory uses in all districts. However, the applicant shall be required to obtain a permit from the Zoning Inspector before constructing a ground mounted satellite dish or any accompanying structures. In addition to the provisions of this Ordinance 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 not exceed twelve feet (12').
2. The maximum height of any ground-mounted satellite dish shall not exceed fifteen feet (15') above the finished grade.
(Ord. 99-45. Passed 7-13-99.)
3. The apparatus shall not be located in a front yard.
(Ord. 2001-76. Passed 9-4-01.)
4. Any driving motor shall be limited to one hundred ten (110) volt maximum power and shall be encased in a protective guard.
5. All wiring between the apparatus and any other structure shall be placed underground in approved conduit.
6. All wiring and grounding of the apparatus shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
7. The apparatus shall be bonded to an approved eight foot (8') grounding rod.
B. Roof-Mounted Satellite Dish Antennas
Roof-mounted satellite dish antennas are considered as accessory structures, and are permitted as accessory uses in all districts. In addition to the provisions of this Ordinance 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 not exceed threefeet (3').
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 (4').
3. All wiring and grounding of the apparatus shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
4. The apparatus, its mounting, and all supporting devices shall be constructed and erected in accordance with Sections 614.0 and 615.0 of the BOCA 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 thereto attached.
5. The satellite dish apparatus shall be so designed and installed as to withstand wind forces up to seventy-five (75) miles per hour.