1173.013 SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS.

   (a)   Ground-Mounted Satellite Dish Antennas. Ground-mounted satellite dish antennas are considered an accessory structure in any district. However, the applicant shall be required to obtain a permit from the Responsible Authority before constructing a ground-mounted satellite dish or any accompanying structures. In addition to the provisions of this Ordinance pertaining to accessory structures, the following provisions shall apply to ground-mounted satellite dishes:

      (1)   The maximum diameter of any ground-mounted satellite dish shall not exceed one meter.
(Ord. 2006-43. Passed 10-2-06.)

      (2)   The maximum height of any ground-mounted satellite dish shall not exceed three feet (3 ft.) above the finished grade.

      (3)   The apparatus shall not be located in any required yard or between the principal structure and the right-of-way, and may not be located within ten feet (10 ft.) of a property line.

      (4)   All wiring between the apparatus and any other structure shall be placed underground in approved conduit in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

      (5)   The apparatus shall be bonded to an approved grounding rod as required by National Electrical Code or the Municipality of Wellington.

   (b)   Roof-Mounted Satellite Dish Antennas. Roof-mounted satellite dish antennas are considered as accessory structures and are permitted as accessory uses in all districts and require a zoning permit. In addition to the provisions of this Ordinance pertaining to accessory structures, the following provisions shall apply to roof-mounted satellite dishes:

      (1)   The maximum diameter of any roof-mounted satellite dish shall not exceed three feet (3 ft.) in any residential zoning district.

      (2)   The height of any roof-mounted satellite dish shall not exceed the roof height of the building upon which it is mounted by more than four feet (4 ft.).

      (3)   All wiring and grounding of the apparatus shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

      (4)   The apparatus, its mounting, and all supporting devices shall be constructed and erected in accordance with all applicable local, State, and national building code requirements. The apparatus shall be mounted directly upon the roof of the principal building, and shall not be mounted upon a spire, tower, turret, chimney, pole, or any appurtenances thereto attached.