Ogdensburg City Zoning Code
§ 30-603
SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAE.
A.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term "satellite dish antennas" are any apparatus or structure constructed or installed out-of-doors with the purpose of receiving television, radio or similar waves, but excluding, however, conventional television antennas.
B.
Installation or construction of satellite dish antennas shall be subject to the following minimum requirements:
1.
A satellite dish antenna shall function only as a receiving station and not as a transmitting station.
2.
A satellite dish antenna shall not be placed on any lot which does not contain a permitted principal structure.
3.
A satellite dish antenna may be roof-mounted or may be installed on the ground. If roof-mounted, the satellite dish antenna shall not exceed 40 inches in diameter, shall not extend more than four feet above the roof line where mounted, and shall be located toward the rear of the structure away from the street line. If mounted on the ground, the satellite dish antennae shall not exceed 12 feet in diameter, shall not extend more than 15 feet above the ground level, and shall be located in the rear yard areas only. Moreover, each ground-mounted satellite dish antenna shall be set back a distance equivalent to the diameter of the dish antennae or the setback requirements specified for accessory structures in the zone in which the antenna is located, whichever distance is greater.
4.
A ground-mounted satellite dish antennae shall be effectively screened with non-deciduous plantings from adjacent properties.
5.
Unless impracticable, all satellite dish antennas shall be of the aluminum mesh type and shall blend with the immediate surrounding area, including the color of the roof if roof-mounted.
6.
No lot shall have more than one satellite dish antenna. Wires and cables running between the ground mounted antennae and any structure shall be properly installed underground in accordance with the Uniform Construction Code. Additionally, the installation of the satellite dish antennae shall meet all local, State and Federal requirement, including those contained in the Uniform Construction Code.
7.
Portable mounted satellite dish antennas are prohibited.
8.
Satellite dish 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 State and Federal requirements.
9.
Applications for installation or construction of satellite dish antennas on lots containing one family or two family dwellings shall be subject to review and approval by the Zoning Officer and a construction permit shall be required. All other satellite dish antennae shall require minor site plan approval by the Planning Board prior to the issuance of a construction permit.