The term "satellite antenna" means a dish antenna greater than three feet in diameter the purpose of which is designed for use as an earth based station for the reception of communications or other signals from orbiting satellites or other extraterrestrial sources together with such other incidental transmission equipment related to such purpose.

(Ord. No. 369, § 16.275(22-1), 6-26-1981; Ord. No. 419, 12-18-1984)

No person, individual, corporation, business, occupation or partnership shall install a satellite antenna on premises owned, occupied, leased or rented without first having applied for and received a building permit from the zoning and building administrator.

(Ord. No. 369, § 16.275(22-2), 6-26-1981; Ord. No. 419, 12-18-1984)

An applicant for a permit under this section shall, prior to the granting of approval, supply the following information:

(1)

The dimension of antenna;

(2)

A rough sketch showing:

a.

The proposed location of the antenna;

b.

The location of existing structures, buildings, sheds or residences on the premises; and

c.

The location of all immediately adjoining structures, buildings, sheds or residences;

(3)

The proposed screening or buffer;

(4)

The installers recommended location; and

(5)

A legal description of property owned.

(Ord. No. 369, § 16.275(22-3), 6-26-1981; Ord. No. 419, 12-18-1984)

For property located in areas zoned R-1, R-2, R-3, CR-6, PUD, PURD or SUD, no satellite antenna shall be constructed or installed in any front or side yard as defined in section 48-5, nor within 15 feet of any lot line as defined in section 48-5. In all other zoned areas, no satellite antenna shall be constructed or located in any front yard as defined section 48-5 nor within 15 feet of any lot line as defined in section 48-5.

(Ord. No. 369, § 16.275(22-4), 6-26-1981; Ord. No. 419, 12-18-1984)

A satellite antenna shall not be used, or contain any commercial or residential advertisement, nor shall it be painted or altered from its original form and condition.

(Ord. No. 369, § 16.275(22-5), 6-26-1981; Ord. No. 419, 12-18-1984)

No satellite antenna shall be greater than 12 feet in diameter, nor stand taller than 15 feet from the immediately adjacent ground level.

(Ord. No. 369, § 16.275(22-6), 6-26-1981; Ord. No. 419, 12-18-1984)

Except when prohibited by verified and documented transmission difficulties, a satellite antenna shall be enclosed with suitable buffer material, including but not limited to, fences, shrubs and trees.

(Ord. No. 369, § 16.275(22-7), 6-26-1981; Ord. No. 419, 12-18-1984)

A satellite antenna shall be grounded for protection against a direct strike by lightning.

(Ord. No. 369, § 16.275(22-8), 6-26-1981; Ord. No. 419, 12-18-1984)

There shall not be more than one satellite antenna allowed for each lot.

(Ord. No. 369, § 16.275(22-9), 6-26-1981; Ord. No. 419, 12-18-1984)

All satellite antenna, support apparatus, cables, lines, and wires shall be removed within 14 days after the use has been discontinued.

(Ord. No. 369, § 16.275(22-10), 6-26-1981; Ord. No. 419, 12-18-1984)

Appeals of adverse determinations shall be handled in accordance with article II of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 369, § 16.275(22-11), 6-26-1981; Ord. No. 419, 12-18-1984)