(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, 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.
(a) One, or a combination of two or more of the following:
1. 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;
2. A low-noise amplifier (LNA) which is situated at the focal point of the receiving component and the purpose of which is to magnify, store, transfer, and/or transmit electronic or light signals; or
3. A coaxial cable the purpose of which is to carry or transmit said signals to a receiver.
(b) Also referred to as EARTH STATIONS or GROUND STATIONS.
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.
(B) Permit required. It is unlawful for any person to construct an earth station without a permit, nor shall construction commence before a permit is issued in accordance with division (C) below.
(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 obtain a permit to do so from the Zoning Administrator.
(2) The Zoning Administrator shall issue such permit, provided, the applicant submits a written application upon forms provided and approved by the Planning Department, along with a plot plan of the lot, premises, or land parcel attached, showing the exact location and dimensions of the proposed earth station and underground wiring; a description of the kind of earth station proposed; the exact location and dimensions of all buildings or structures; showing the elevations of the proposed earth station upon completion.
(3) The applicant shall submit with each application a sum, as set by City Council resolution, which represents the permit fee. The permit fee shall cover the costs of processing the application.
(D) Location of earth station; ground mounted.
(1) No earth station shall be constructed in any front or side yard, but, shall be constructed to 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 eight feet from any property line or easement.
(3) Wiring between an earth station and a receiver shall be placed at least eight inches beneath the surface of the ground.
(4) Such earth station shall be designed to withstand a wind force of 75 mph without the use of supporting guy wires.
(5) An earth station must be bonded to a grounding rod.
(6) No earth station shall be constructed upon the roof top of any garage, residential dwelling, church, school, apartment building, hospital, or any other commercial building or structure.
(7) All earth stations and the construction and installation thereof shall conform to National Electric Safety Code regulations.
(2006 Code, § 11.21) (Ord. 54, 3rd Series, passed 4-24-1985) Penalty, see § 152.99