(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DISH. The part of a satellite signal-receiving antenna, characteristically shaped like a saucer or dish.
DISH-TYPE SATELLITE SIGNAL-RECEIVING ANTENNAS or EARTH STATIONS or GROUND STATIONS. One or a combination of two or more of the following:
(a) A signal-receiving device (antenna, dish antenna or dish-type antenna), the purpose of which is to receive communication or other signals from satellites in earth orbit and other extraterrestrial sources;
(b) A low-noise amplifier (LNA) which is situated at the focal point of the receiving component, the purpose of which is to magnify, store, transfer and/or transmit electronic or light signals; and
(c) A coaxial cable, the purpose of which is to carry or transmit said signals to a receiver.
GROUNDING ROD. A metal pole permanently positioned in the earth to serve as an electrical conductor through which electrical current may safely pass and dissipate.
RECEIVER. A television set or radio receiver.
(Prior Code, § 8-401)
(B) Permit required. No person, firm, partnership, corporation, trust or other legal entity shall construct an earth station without a permit nor shall construction commence before a permit is issued in accordance with division (C) below.
(Prior Code, § 8-402)
(C) Application for permit.
(1) The owner, or 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 on said lot, premises or land parcel must first submit a written application upon a form provided and approved by the Building Inspector, stating the following:
(a) The name and address of the applicant;
(b) The name and address of the owner of the real estate;
(c) The name and address of the person to be permitted to construct the proposed earth station;
(d) The exact location and dimensions of all buildings and structures; and
(e) The legal description of the lot, premises or land parcel.
(2) The applicant must also provide:
(a) A plot plan showing the exact location and dimensions of the proposed earth station;
(b) Construction plans and specifications; and
(c) Documentation of the possession of any license or permit required by any federal, state or local agency pertaining to the ownership, construction or operations of an earth station.
(3) The applicant shall submit with each application a permit fee in the sum of $5. Such fee shall cover the costs of reviewing the construction plans and specifications, inspecting the final construction and processing the application.
(4) After submission of all of the aforementioned information and documentation to the Building Inspector, and upon his or her approval of the same, the Building Inspector shall issue a permit for construction of an earth station.
(Prior Code, § 8-403)
(D) Location of ground-mounted earth station.
(1) No earth station shall be erected in any front or side yard but shall be permitted only in the rear of the residence or main structure.
(2) No earth station, including its concrete base slab or other substructure, shall be constructed less than five feet from any property line or easement, except when the earth station is installed in an area zoned other than first or second residential, and in that event, the dish may orbit within zero feet of the lot line.
(3) No earth station shall be linked, physically or electronically, to a receiver which is not located on the same lot, premises or parcel of land as the earth station.
(4) An earth station shall not exceed a grade height of 15 feet, unless constructed on or attached to a building.
(5) Wiring between an earth station and a receiver shall be placed at least four inches beneath the surface of the ground in rigid conduit; provided, however, that direct burial cable may be used if the maximum voltage never exceeds 90 volts. All electrical installations are subject to inspection and must meet existing electrical codes.
(6) Such earth station shall be designed to withstand a wind force of 75 mph.
(7) Any driving motor shall be limited to 110V maximum power design and be encased in protective guards.
(8) An earth station must be bonded to a grounding rod.
(9) Not more than one earth station shall be installed per lot, premises or parcel of land in residential districts.
(Prior Code, § 8-404)
(E) Electro-magnetic interference. Earth stations shall be filtered and/or shielded so as to prevent emission of radio frequency energy that would cause any harmful interference with radio and/or television broadcasting or reception. In the event that harmful interference is caused subsequent to the granting or a conditional use permit, the operator of the earth station shall promptly take steps to eliminate the harmful interference, including moving the earth station, shielding the same and, if necessary, removing it.
(Prior Code, § 8-405)