(1)

DEFINITION. Satellite earth stations are dish shaped antennas designed to receive television broadcasts relayed by microwave signals from earth orbiting communication satellites.

(2)

SATELLITE STATIONS. Satellite earth stations shall be regulated in all zoning districts in the following manner:

(a)

Not more than one satellite earth station may be allowed per individual recorded residential lot.

(b)

Satellite earth stations shall be allowed in rear and side yards only, and may be mounted upon buildings; in no event shall satellite earth stations be allowed in front yards.

(c)

Satellite earth stations shall not exceed 12' in diameter.

(d)

Rear yard setbacks shall be equal to or greater than the required rear yard setbacks for accessory buildings or structures within the respective zoning district, but not less than the total vertical height of the satellite earth station.

(e)

Satellite earth stations shall not be attached to the wall or roof of any principal or accessory structure, except in commercial and industrial districts, subject to engineering calculations prepared by a registered professional engineer certifying that the proposed satellite earth station is structurally sound and shall not exceed the maximum height regulation of the zoning district in which it is located.

(f)

Ground mounted satellite earth stations shall meet the height requirement for accessory structures in the zoning district in which they are located.

(g)

All satellite earth stations shall be permanently mounted in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications for installation. All installations shall meet a minimum wind load design velocity of 80 mph.

(h)

All installations shall be kept reasonably attractive.

(i)

No form of advertising or identification is allowed on the dish or framework other than the customary manufacturer's identification plates.

(j)

Portable or trailer-mounted satellite earth stations are not allowed. As an exception, however, for periods not to exceed five days, temporary installations for on-site testing and demonstration purposes may be allowed.

(k)

Electrical installation in connection with earth satellite receiving stations including grounding of the system shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code Standards.

(l)

All cable used to conduct current or signals from the satellite earth station to the receivers shall be installed underground.

(m)

Satellite earth stations that cause any harmful interference with radio and/or television broadcasting or reception on adjacent properties shall be governed in accordance with the Federal Communication Standards.

(n)

No satellite earth station with a diameter of more than 36 inches shall be erected within the City without a satellite earth station permit. The owner of the property where the installation of the station is proposed shall first obtain approval from the Building Inspector. Upon obtaining such approval, the proposed installation shall be reviewed by the Plan Commission at a public hearing. Upon approval by the Plan Commission, a satellite earth station permit shall be issued by the Building Inspector.

(o)

Applications for a permit shall be accompanied by sufficient information to allow the Building Inspector adequate review of the proposed installation to ensure compliance with this section.

(p)

The fee for a satellite earth station permit shall be $15 or such other sum as the City Council may set from time to time. A copy of the fee schedule shall be on file in the offices of the Administrator and Building Inspector.

(q)

Failure to comply with the terms of this ordinance shall be enforceable through a forfeiture under Section 25.04 of the Kiel Municipal Code.

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