The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Antenna means the arrangement of wires or metal rods used in the sending and receiving of electromagnetic waves.

Antenna height means the overall vertical height above grade of the antenna support structure and antenna.

Antenna support structure means any structure, mast, pole, tripod, or tower utilized for the purpose of supporting an antenna for the purpose of transmission or reception of electromagnetic waves by federally licensed amateur radio or citizens band radio operators.

(Code 2008, § 17.850; Ord. No. 09-15, § I(17.850), 11-2-2009)

It shall be unlawful for any person to install, construct or increase the height of any antenna support structure without first obtaining a building permit, except that no permit shall be required if the height of the antenna support structure (excluding the height of any building to which the antenna support structure is attached) is less than 12 feet.

(Code 2008, § 17.860; Ord. No. 09-15, § I(17.860), 11-2-2009)

Applications for a building permit required in section 78-706 shall be made upon such forms requested by the city and shall have attached thereto the following items:

(1)

A location plan for the antenna support structure.

(2)

Manufacturer's specifications for the antenna support structure and details of footings, guys and braces.

(3)

A copy of the applicant's homeowner or renter's insurance policy.

(4)

A copy of a valid amateur radio operator's license in the name of the owner or occupant of the property for which the permit is being requested, except in the instance of a citizens radio antenna, where no license is required.

(5)

A permit fee of $15.00.

(Code 2008, § 17.870; Ord. No. 09-15, § I(17.870), 11-2-2009)

Amateur radio antenna and citizens radio antenna heights shall be restricted to the following:

(1)

Amateur radio antenna height:

a.

Freestanding antenna support structure: 75 feet above grade; and

b.

Antenna support structure attached to a building: 30 feet above the height of the building to which it is attached, not to exceed 75 feet above grade.

(2)

Citizens radio antenna height:

a.

Freestanding antenna support structure: 60 feet above grade; and

b.

Antenna support structure attached to a building: 20 feet above the height of the building to which it is attached, not to exceed 60 feet above grade.

(Code 2008, § 17.880; Ord. No. 09-15, § I(17.880), 11-2-2009)

(a)

Antenna support structures shall be designed and constructed in conformance with section 621 of the latest addition of the International Building Code, for freestanding antenna support structures and section 622 of the latest addition of the International Building Code, for antenna support structures attached to a building, except for those provisions in the latest addition of the International National Building Code, which conflict with this section, where this section shall prevail.

(b)

Electrical requirements. All antenna support structures, whether ground or roof mounted, shall be grounded to adequately protect against a direct strike of lightning. In all instances, construction shall follow the manufacturer's requirements for grounding.

(c)

No antenna shall protrude in any manner upon the adjoining property; and no antenna shall protrude upon the public right-of-way.

(d)

Ground mounted antenna support structures may be erected only in a rear or side yard and must maintain a setback of five feet from the rear and side property lines.

(Code 2008, § 17.890; Ord. No. 09-15, § I(17.890), 11-2-2009)

This article shall not affect any existing antenna support structure, utilized by federally licensed amateur radio or federally authorized citizens band radio service stations, which has been constructed and which is in place prior to the date of the passage of the ordinance from which this article is derived; provided, however, that such antenna support structures must comply with the grounding requirements of section 78-709; and further provided that owners of existing antenna support structures submit to the city, within 90 days of the date of the ordinance from which this article is derived, the documentation required by section 78-707, less the required fee.

(Code 2008, § 17.900; Ord. No. 09-15, § I(17.900), 11-2-2009)

The building inspector is hereby empowered to inspect or re-inspect any antenna installation for violation of this code and, if such installation is found in violation, shall notify the person owning or operating such antenna and shall require the correction of the condition within 48 hours.

(Code 2008, § 17.910; Ord. No. 09-15, § I(17.910), 11-2-2009)