A SATELLITE ANTENNA DISH, which is defined as a device used for the reception of communications or other signals from orbiting satellites, is permitted in all districts, subject to the following conditions.
(A) Dishes mounted on the ground level shall not exceed a height of 12 feet.
(B) Dishes mounted on the rooftop or chimney of a structure shall not be greater than two feet in diameter, and the highest point of the dish shall not exceed 35 feet measured from the top to the curb level.
(C) The dish shall not contain any lettering other than that placed on same identifying the manufacturer and shall, not otherwise be used for the display of messages.
(D) Ground-mounted dishes shall be located only in the rear yard and shall be subject to a ten-foot setback on the side yard lot line. If an easement requires a greater setback than the foregoing, then the easement setback shall apply.
(E) Ground-mounted dishes shall be reasonably concealed from view at ground level of adjacent properties on all sides, except the side to which the dish is directed to receive the signal. On that side, the view shall be obscured to the extent possible without interfering with the reception of the signal. Fencing or landscape screening shall be used for such purpose subject to the general requirements for same as provided in other sections of this chapter. Any landscape screening that is used must be planted within six months of the date of installation of the dish and must be continuously maintained. Any landscape screening that is used must be non-deciduous and must be of a minimum height of four feet when planted.
(F) A satellite antenna dish may be used only if it is permanently affixed to the ground or rooftop or chimney of a structure. Satellite antenna dishes may not be located or affixed to any mobile object, including but not limited to motor vehicles, trailers or other movable objects. The use of a satellite antenna dish on a temporary basis is expressly prohibited.
(Ord. 18-108, passed 5-7-2018) Penalty, see § 10.99