1118.06 SPECIAL PERMITS FOR PERSONAL RADIOS.

   Antennas used for personal or "ham" radios and citizens band (CB) radios are permitted in any district by special permit (per Section 1125.04 - Special Use Permit) provided they meet the following requirements:

   (a)   Location of Antenna.

      (1)   No antenna installation shall be constructed in any front or side yard.

      (2)   All installations shall be constructed to the rear of the residence or main structure, unless a tower would be attached to the principal structure, in which case it may be located to the side.

      (3)   In no instance shall an antenna installation be erected within a required minimum setback.

   (b)   Height Restrictions. No antenna installation shall be constructed to a height greater than the distance from the center of the base thereof to the nearest property line less than ten percent (10%) of the height of the antenna, unless the design of the antenna foundation and guying system have been designed by, and the plans and computations imprinted with the seal of, a professional engineer registered to practice in the State of Ohio, and these plans and computations are placed on file with the City Administrator.

   (c)   Ground-mounted Satellite Dishes. Ground-mounted satellite dishes shall be governed by the following additional requirements:

      (1)   All satellite dish antenna installations shall be located to prevent obstruction of the antenna's reception window from potential permitted development on adjoining properties.

      (2)   All satellite dish antenna installations shall employ materials and colors that blend with the surroundings.

   (d)   Roof-mounted Satellite Dishes. Roof-mounted satellite dish antennas may be permitted provided:

      (1)   The applicant demonstrates that a ground-mounted installation would obstruct the antenna's reception window and that such obstructions involve factors beyond the control of the applicant.

      (2)   The applicant provides certification by a registered engineer that the proposed installation conforms to the structural requirements of the Ohio Building Code.

      (3)   Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with Article 1113 - Landscaping.

         (Ord. 081-2023. Passed 10-3-23.)