The city council of the city does find, determine and declare as follows: That the use of satellite dish antennae is increasing throughout the city due to technological advances of such equipment; that although such equipment is large, cumbersome and can be aesthetically unattractive, it appears to be a necessary and desirable accessory use of property within the city; that at the present time the size, location and appearance of such equipment are not adequately addressed in the zoning regulations in effect in the city; that in the absence of regulation, the placement of unattractive equipment in residential and commercial locations would interfere with the use, possession and enjoyment of adjacent property; and that the public peace, health, safety and general welfare require enactment of the ordinance codified in this chapter to regulate the use of satellite dish antennae rather than prohibit them.

(Prior code § 11-651)

Satellite dish antenna means any antenna or parabolic reflector established to receive transmissions directly from satellites, but does not include antennae established for the purpose of receiving transmissions from ground transmitters.

(Prior code § 11-652)

In residential districts:

A.

The planning commission shall be the primary reviewing body of applications to install satellite dish antennae. It shall ensure that each application is consistent with the provisions and intent of this chapter prior to approval;

B.

Prior to installation of a satellite dish antenna, all appropriate permits must be obtained from the building department;

C.

Satellite dish antennae shall be considered accessory structures, and unless otherwise stated, shall comply with the height, setback, and lot coverage requirements for buildings in the zone for which they are to be located;

D.

All satellite dish antennae shall be located on the back half of the lot as ground-mounted units only.

(Prior code § 11-653)

In commercial and industrial districts:

A.

A use permit approved by the planning commission shall be required for all satellite dish antennae;

B.

Prior to installation of a satellite dish antenna, all appropriate permits must be obtained from the building department;

C.

Antennae may be ground-mounted, roof-mounted or aboveground pole-mounted;

D.

Roof-mounted and aboveground pole-mounted antennae shall not exceed the height of structures allowed in the district in which they are to be located;

E.

No commercial advertising of any kind shall be allowed on satellite dish antennae.

(Prior code § 11-654)

A. The planning commission may add any conditions to a permit necessary to achieve the compatibility of a satellite dish antenna with its neighborhood;

B.

All satellite dish antennae located in residential districts shall be located to minimize the visual impact on surrounding properties and from public rights-of-way and adjacent properties by use of screens, fences and/or landscaping without impeding the efficiency of the dish, to the approval of the planning commission;

C.

Satellite dish antennae shall be painted to blend with their surroundings and shall not be unnecessarily bright, shiny, garish, or reflective;

D.

Prior to installation of a satellite dish antenna, all appropriate permits must be obtained from the building department;

E.

All proposals for roof-mounted antennae shall be designed by a registered architect, or civil or structural engineer;

F.

The installation of all satellite dish antennae shall be subject to the design of footings, anchorage, and fasteners by a California registered architect, civil or structural engineer, to meet the current city Uniform Building Code;

G.

The electrical system shall be designed and installed in accordance with the city current National Electrical Code;

H.

All electrical wiring associated with antennae shall be installed underground;

I.

A satellite dish antenna shall be maintained in a safe and aesthetically acceptable condition for the duration of the time it exists on the property.

(Prior code § 11-655)

Certain parcels of land in the city may not be able to accommodate satellite dish antennae because of unique terrain problems and/or adverse effects on the surrounding neighborhood. In such instances, the planning commission may withhold approval to construct, install and/or maintain a satellite dish antenna.

(Prior code § 11-656)

A. All owners of antennae installed or constructed prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall apply to the planning commission for a use permit no later than six months after the effective date of this chapter.

B.

Within 60 days after such application, the planning commission shall:

1.

Issue a use permit if the antenna conforms to the provisions of this chapter; or

2.

Prior to the issuance of a use permit, require the owner to move the antenna, or to make structural and/or design changes to the antenna so that it conforms to the provisions of this chapter; or

3.

Issue an exemption, if it determines that the antenna is installed or constructed in a safe manner and is in substantial compliance with the provisions and/or intent of this chapter.

C.

In granting an exemption, the planning commission may add any conditions necessary to effectuate the purpose and intent of this chapter, including the condition that the exemption will expire if and when the property upon which the antenna is located is sold or otherwise transferred in ownership.

(Prior code § 11-657)