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Apple Valley City Zoning Code

9.77.020

Private, Non-Commercial, Amateur Antennas and Satellite Dishes

The installation of private, non-commercial or amateur antennas, telecommunication facilities and satellite dishes is permitted subject to the following:

A.

No more than two (2) antennas or satellite dishes which are greater than six (6) feet in diameter are permitted per lot or parcel.

B.

Roof-mounted satellite dishes of less than six (6) feet in diameter are permitted and shall be screened. Roof mounted satellite dishes shall be setback from the exterior building wall a minimum distance equal to twice the height of the satellite dish or to the center of the building, whichever is less. Satellite dishes which are less than thirty (30) inches in diameter may be placed anywhere on the building that is in compliance with the adopted Uniform Building Code.

C.

Principal antennas (antennas that are the principal use of the property) shall not exceed the following heights.

1.

The maximum height of antenna support structures and the boom or any active element of the antenna array is fifty (50) feet, except that a whip antenna may extend up to twenty-five (25) feet above that height. No boom or any active element of the antenna array shall extend more than thirty-two (32) feet from the antenna support structure. Any greater size or height necessary for reception shall be subject to Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit.

2.

The maximum height of antenna support structures shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet. The overall height, including antennas, shall not exceed fifty (50) feet, unless a greater height is necessary for reception and Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit is obtained.

D.

The support structures of ground-mounted satellite dishes are limited to twelve (12) feet in height and shall be screened.