One satellite transmitting/receiving dish as an accessory use in Section 1216.03
and 1218.03
shall be permitted only where all of the following conditions are satisfied. No owner or occupier of property shall erect or install a satellite transmitting/receiving dish without first obtaining all necessary building permits. (Ord. 1998-3. Passed 5-4-00.)
(a) Location. A satellite transmitting/receiving dish shall be located in rear yards only or on the roof of a structure when such installation is structurally sound.
(b) Height. The satellite transmitting/receiving dish shall be erected, not to exceed fifteen feet in height. Said measurement shall be calculated from the established grade to the top of the dish, which measurement shall include the height of any base upon which it is mounted. Satellite transmitting/receiving dishes located on the roof of a structure shall not exceed fifteen feet above the plane upon which it is mounted.
(c) Size. A satellite transmitting/receiving dish shall not exceed ten feet in outside diameter.
(d) Landscaping or Screening. A satellite transmitting/receiving dish shall be screened by a structure or landscaping in accordance with the buffering requirements of this Zoning Code. Said landscaping or screening shall be half the height of the satellite dish measured from the established grade and be placed on all open sides.
(e) Safety Requirements. The satellite transmitting/receiving dish shall be constructed and anchored in such a manner as to withstand winds of 100 miles per hour velocity. If the receiving dish is mounted on a roof, the roof must be structurally sufficient to support the weight thereof. In addition to the foregoing requirements, the satellite transmitting/receiving dish shall be placed where it will not have an adverse effect on the surrounding properties, including but not limited to sight lines and the creation of interference with any electric appliances, equipment or communications devices located on or within adjoining and/or surrounding properties. The satellite transmitting/receiving dish shall be fixed in a permanent fashion such that it would only be removable for repair or replacement. No signs shall be permitted on any satellite transmitting/receiving antenna.
(Ord. 1995-214. Passed 2-15-96.)
(f) Satellite transmitting/receiving dishes of two meters or smaller shall be exempt from the requirements set forth in subsections (a) through (e) hereof. No building permit is required for dishes two meters or less.
(Ord. 1998-3. Passed 5-4-00.)