Satellite dishes are permitted in all zoning districts. They must be mounted so as not to disturb the character of the district. All satellite dishes in the historic district are subject to review by the Design Review Commission.
(a) Construction permit required.
(1) Permit. No person, firm, partnership, corporation, trust or other legal entity shall construct an earth station or a ground station with a dish larger than one meter (39.37 inches) in diameter on residential property or two meters in diameter on commercial property without a zoning permit therefor, nor shall construction commence before a permit is issued in accordance with this chapter.
(2) Smaller dishes. Dishes less than one meter in diameter on residential property and dishes less than two meters in diameter on commercial properties that are affixed to a principal structure do not require a zoning permit. However, prior to installation the applicant shall provide evidence to the city’s building inspector certifying that the structure will support and not be adversely affected by the proposed dish.
(3) Front yard setback. All dishes regardless of size are prohibited in the yard area from the front of the structure being served to the street.
(b) Permit application; fee.
(1) The owner, or an occupant with written permission from the owner, of any lot, premises or parcel of land within the City who desires to construct an earth station or a ground station on such lot, premises or land parcel in accordance with section (a) above must first obtain a permit to do so from the Chief Building Official.
(2) The Chief Building Official shall issue such permit within thirty days provided that the applicant submits a written application upon forms provided and approved by the Official, along with a plot plan of the lot, premises or land parcel attached, showing the exact location and dimensions of the proposed earth station or ground station; a description of the kind of earth station or ground station proposed; the exact location and dimensions of all buildings or structures; and the manufacturer's construction plans and specifications, showing the elevations of the proposed earth station upon completion. Each application shall specify, among other things, the name and address of the owner of the real estate, the applicant, the manufacturer's construction plans and specifications and the contractor to be permitted the responsibility to construct such earth station in accordance with the plans, specifications and engineering requirements so submitted.
(3) The applicant shall present documentation of the possession of any license or permit required by any Federal, State or local agency pertaining to the ownership, construction or operation of an earth station or ground station, if required.
(4) The applicant shall submit a fee as required in Section 1278.23 with each application.
(c) Location.
(1) Ground-mounted.
A. No earth station or ground station, including its concrete base slab or other substructure, shall be constructed less than twelve feet from any property line or easement.
B. No earth station or ground station shall be constructed in any front or side yard, but it shall be constructed to the rear of the residence or main structure.
C. No earth station or ground station shall be linked physically or electronically to a receiver which is not located on the same lot, premises or parcel of land as is the earth station or ground station.
D. An earth station, not affixed to an existing structure, shall not exceed a grade height of fifteen feet from grade level to the top of the dish.
E. Wiring between an earth station or a ground station and a receiver shall be placed at least twelve inches beneath the surface of the ground.
F. An earth station or a ground station antenna shall be bonded to a grounding rod.
G. Ground-mounted earth stations or ground stations, not affixed to an existing structure, shall be located at least twenty-five feet from adjacent residential structures.
H. Any driving motor shall be limited to 110 volts maximum power design and shall be encased in protective guards.
(2) Roof-mounted. Earth stations shall not be permitted to be mounted on any accessory structure, nor shall they be mounted upon appurtenances such as, but not exclusive of, chimneys, towers, trees, poles or spires.
(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)