Hopewell City Zoning Code
§ 12-7.9
Satellite Receiving-Only and Other Types of Receiving Antennas.
a.
Findings. Satellite receiving-only antennas differ from other receiving-only antennas in their unique size and shape and locational requirements. In light of this situation and considering the established nature and unique visual and special historic character of the borough, as documented in the borough master plan, the potential for conflict is evident. It is, therefore, the purpose of this section to regulate the location and installation of satellite receiving-only antennas, and all receiving-only antennas, in order to avoid potential adverse impacts on the historic character of the borough.
b.
Installation. Satellite receiving-only antennas and other types of receiving antennas are permitted, in all zones, subject to the following:
1.
Each such antenna must be an accessory use to a principal structure and located on the same lot as the principal use for which it is accessory. Minor site plan approval shall be required for satellite receiving-only antennas.
2.
Each satellite receiving-only antenna shall be ground mounted in the rear yard area of the lot and shall be located in conformity with the rear yard and side yard setback requirements for a principal permitted structure in the zone district in which the lot is located; except that, in cases where the applicant can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the planning board, that such a required location is impracticable, or would prevent proper antenna functioning, the board shall approve an alternate location. Alternate locations shall be selected in accordance with the following in order of priority indicated. Should an initial alternate location also be proven impracticable, or not provide for proper antenna functioning, a lower priority of location shall be selected. This process shall continue until an acceptable location is determined by the planning board.
Alternate 1. Roof mounted on an accessory structure and not visible from any street frontage.
Alternate 2. Roof or ground mounted in a location which minimizes, to the greatest extent possible, the visibility of such antenna from street frontages and adjacent properties.
Alternate 3. Roof mounted at the rear of a principal structure, and located so as to limit antenna visibility, from street frontages and adjacent properties, to the greatest extent possible.
3.
No ground mounted antenna shall have a height in excess of 12 feet, measured from the average grade elevation around its base. Roof mounted antenna shall not exceed zone height limitations. Antenna diameter shall be limited to the minimum required for proper antenna function, but no dimensions shall exceed 10 feet.
4.
Ground locations shall be screened from the view of adjacent properties, to the extent possible and practical for proper antenna functioning, with nondeciduous plantings or other means acceptable to the planning board.
c.
No lot shall have more than one satellite receiving-only antenna and one other type of receiving antenna. Wires and cables running between a ground mounted antenna and any structure shall be properly installed in accordance with the Uniform Construction Code.
d.
All antennas shall be installed or constructed in a manner so as not to interfere with television, radio or similar reception in adjacent and nearby areas and shall meet all local, state and federal requirements, including those contained in the Uniform Construction Code.
e.
Portable antennas are prohibited.