The purpose of this article is to provide interim regulations to govern placement and construction of satellite antenna systems. As more information becomes available, it is intended that this article shall be amended in whole or part to reflect the results of additional study and information made available to the city council. No satellite television antenna shall be erected or constructed except in conformance with the regulations set forth in this article.

(Code 1969, § 16½-1; Ord. No. 1531, § 1, 10-21-85)

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:

Satellite television antenna means an apparatus capable of receiving communications from a transmitter or transmitter relay located in planetary orbit.

Useable satellite signal means a satellite signal which when viewed on a conventional television set, is at least equal in picture quality to that received from local commercial television or by way of cable television.

(Code 1969, § 16½-2; Ord. No. 1531, § 2, 10-21-85)

Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.

(a)

The intent of satellite antenna location requirements is to minimize the visual obtrusiveness and any related negative impact on adjoining land uses by means of regulating the placement on the lot of the satellite dishes and the maximum permitted height of the antenna. The intent of this article is to require placement in the least visually obtrusive area on the lot in which a useable signal can be obtained.

(b)

All satellite antennas shall be located in the rear yard directly behind the principal structure, as measured from perpendicular lines drawn from the street right-of-way, and shall be limited to a maximum height of 12 feet.

(c)

Should a useable signal be unobtainable under subsection (b) of this section, then the antenna may, by permission of the city council, be placed elsewhere on the lot except in the front yard or side yard adjacent to a public right-of-way, or the antenna may be increased in height. Variations granted by the city council shall be the minimum necessary to grant relief.

(Code 1969, § 16½-3; Ord. No. 1531, § 3, 10-21-85)

No antenna may exceed ten feet in diameter.

(Code 1969, § 16½-4; Ord. No. 1531, § 4, 10-21-85)

In all districts, satellite television antennas shall be so located and designed as to reduce the visual impact on adjoining properties and from adjoining public rights-of-way. All freestanding satellite television antennas shall be screened to minimize visual impact on public rights-of-way and adjoining property. In residential districts antennas shall be screened such that they are not visible from public streets from a height of eight feet or less. All permits for antennas shall include a detailed description of the landscaping required to meet the specifications of this section.

(Code 1969, § 16½-5; Ord. No. 1531, § 5, 10-21-85)

Not more than one satellite television antenna shall be allowed on any lot of record less than five acres in size, and not more than two antennas shall be located on any lot larger in size.

(Code 1969, § 16½-6; Ord. No. 1531, § 6, 10-21-85)

All antennas and the construction and application thereof shall conform to the city building and electrical codes.

(Code 1969, § 16½-7; Ord. No. 1531, § 7, 10-21-85)

Antennas shall all be manufactured to specifications, noncombustible and corrosive resistant material and be erected in a secure, wind resistant manner. Every antenna must be adequately grounded for protection against a direct strike of lightning.

(Code 1969, § 16½-8; Ord. No. 1531, § 8, 10-21-85)