No satellite television antenna shall be erected, constructed, maintained or operated except in conformance with the following regulations:

(1)

Definitions.

(1.1)

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

(1.2)

"Usable satellite signals" are satellite signals, from the major communications satellites that, when viewed on a conventional television set, are at least equal in picture quality to those received from local commercial television stations or by way of cable television.

(2)

Satellite antenna location.

(2.1)

In any commercial, industrial or multi-family residential zone, such antenna may be located anywhere on the lot or buildings thereon.

(2.2)

In a noncommercial or single-family zone, subject to the provisions contained herein, such antenna shall be located only in the rear yard of any lot. If usable satellite signals cannot be obtained from such a rear yard, the antenna may be located in the side yard.

(2.3)

In the event that usable satellite signals cannot be received by locating the antenna on the rear or side yard of the property, such antenna may be placed in the front yard or on the roof of the dwelling structure, provided that a special satellite use permit is obtained prior to such installation. Such permit shall be issued upon showing by the applicant that usable satellite signals are not receivable from any location on the property other than the location selected by the applicant. No fee shall be assessed and no public hearing shall be required for the issuance of such permit.

(3)

Antenna size.

(3.1)

In a noncommercial or single-family zone, a satellite television antenna shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in diameter, and a ground-mounted satellite television antenna shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in height, including any platform or structure upon which said antenna is mounted or affixed.

(3.2)

If usable satellite signals cannot be obtained from an antenna installed in compliance with the height limitation imposed by subsection (3.1), such antenna may be installed at a greater height, provided that a special satellite use permit is obtained prior to such installation. Such permit shall be issued upon a showing by the applicant that installation at a height greater than twenty (20) feet is necessary for the reception of usable satellite signals. No fee shall be assessed and no public hearing shall be required for the issuance of such permit.

(3.3)

Except in a commercial, industrial or multifamily residential zone, satellite television antennas shall be located and designed to reduce visual impact from surrounding properties at street level and from public streets.

(3.4)

Antennas shall meet all manufacturer's specifications, be of noncombustible and corrosive-resistant material, and be erected in a secure, wind-resistant manner.

(3.5)

Every antenna must be adequately grounded for protection against a direct strike of lighting.

(Ord. No. 922, § 1, 10-14-1986)