(A) Intent: This section is intended to reduce the potential safety, aesthetic and view blocking impacts of antennas and satellite dishes, and to integrate such structures into neighborhoods with the least possible impact.
(B) Applicability:
1. Specified: This section applies to every antenna and satellite dish installed or modified on or after the effective date hereof.
2. Approval Required: Except as otherwise provided for in this section, no antenna or satellite dish shall be installed or modified prior to approval by the project assistance team, including an antenna or satellite dish proposed as an accessory structure to an existing use for which a conditional use permit was required.
(C) Development Standards:
1. Residential Districts: Every satellite dish installed, modified and maintained in a residential zone district shall be in accordance with the provisions of this subsection:
(a) Only one per parcel is permitted.
(b) The diameter of the dish shall not exceed five feet (5').
(c) The dish shall not be located in the front yard of the parcel.
(d) The dish shall comply with all height and setback requirements specified for accessory structures within the applicable district.
(e) Dishes less than three feet (3') in diameter may be roof mounted; provided, that the top of the dish is mounted on the rear of the building, below the peak of the roofline in such a manner as to be screened as much as possible from view from a public street, and is no greater than twenty three feet (23') in total height from ground level. Dishes with a diameter of three feet (3') or greater shall be ground mounted and shall be no greater than eight feet (8') in height from ground level.
(f) The dish shall be finished in a color to neutralize and blend in with the immediate surroundings.
(g) The dish shall be screened and landscaped along all sides when visible from the street, except the reception window for which low level landscape treatment shall be applied along the dish's base. Such treatments shall completely enclose the dish.
(h) The installation shall be so located to prevent obstruction of the dish's reception window from potential development on adjoining parcels of land.
(i) A building permit shall be obtained.
(j) The display of signs, lighted displays or other graphics on a satellite dish is prohibited.
2. Nonresidential Districts: Every satellite dish installed, modified and/or maintained in a nonresidential zone district shall be in accordance with the provisions of this subsection:
(a) Only one dish greater than five feet (5') in diameter per parcel may be permitted.
(b) The diameter of any dish shall not exceed ten feet (10').
(c) Dishes shall comply with all height and setback requirements specified for accessory structures for the applicable zone district.
(d) Dishes shall be finished in color to neutralize and blend in with the immediate surroundings.
(e) The installation shall be located in such a way as to prevent obstruction of the dish's reception window from potential development on adjoining parcels.
(f) Dishes shall not be located in front of the primary structure on the parcel, and shall not be visible from a primary access street.
(g) A building permit shall be obtained.
(h) The displays of signs, lighted displays or other graphics on a satellite dish is prohibited.
3. Standards For Antennas In All Districts: The installation of one antenna which exceeds the maximum height for the district within which the antenna is to be located may be permitted, subject to the following limitations, and the approval of a conditional use permit pursuant to section 6-2-5 of this title:
(a) Any operation of citizens band or other radio transmitting equipment, excluding public service, public safety or emergency radio services, shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 13, "Performance Standards", of this title.
(b) Microwave, mobile phone antenna and antenna repeater stations are subject to the provisions of section 6-12-8-1, "Antennas And Wireless Telecommunication Facilities", of this chapter.
(c) Antennas for noncommercial use shall not exceed ten feet (10') over the height limit for the district in which it is located, unless such antenna is found by the planning commission to be necessary to protect the public health and safety. (Ord. 768-08, 8-19-2008)