The intent of the regulations in this chapter is to protect the general welfare by providing a means of enabling the installation of dish antenna systems in such a manner that they are compatible with the architectural characteristics and special environment of the city. The installation of dish antennas, and accessory equipment, can create visual blight for those who reside, work and travel in the city, and can endanger the life, safety and welfare of persons and property through the hazard of collapse, and create adverse economic, aesthetic and safety impacts inconsistent with the health, safety and general welfare of the community. (Ord. 1887 § 1, 1985: Ord. 1000 § 43.80, 1955)

For the purpose of this chapter, "dish antenna" means any parabolic antenna designed for receiving satellite transmissions, having a diameter greater than two feet (2'), and which system is external to or attached to the exterior of any building. (Ord. 1887 § 1, 1985: Ord. 1000 § 43.80(a), 1955)

The installation of dish antennas shall be a permitted use in all zoning districts. (Ord. 1887 § 1, 1985: Ord. 1000 § 43.80(b), 1955)

Dish antennas shall require a building permit and be permitted only when in conformity with the development standards of this chapter. Every dish antenna, whether temporary or permanent, shall be subject to review and approval of the building official, where required by the building code. (Ord. 1887 § 1, 1985: Ord. 1000 § 43.80(C), 1955)

Every dish antenna shall be located, designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with the standards set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 1887 § 1, 1985: Ord. 1000 § 43.80(d), 1955)

   A.   No portion of any dish antenna system shall extend beyond the property lines, or into any front yard of any lot or side yard on the street side of a corner lot.

   B.   Guywires shall not be anchored within any front of any lot or within any side yard on the street side of a corner lot.

   C.   No ground mounted dish antennas shall be located in the area between the building and the front property line, or between the building and the side property line on the street side of a corner lot.

   D.   All ground mounted dish antennas shall be considered to be accessory buildings, and shall conform to the setback requirement for such buildings for the respective zone in which the dish antenna is located.

   E.   Any dish antenna with bases of attachment on a building in a nonresidential zone shall be located within the middle one-third (1/3) of the roof of the building, and completely screened from the view of adjoining properties and adjoining public rights of way. (Ord. 1887 § 1, 1985: Ord. 1000 § 43.80(e), 1955)

   A.   In residential zones, dish antennas with a diameter greater than two feet (2') shall not be placed on or attached to the roof or wall of any building.

   B.   In residential zones, antennas with bases of attachment on the ground shall not exceed ten feet (10') in height above the lot grade.

   C.   In nonresidential zones, dish antennas with bases of attachment on the ground shall not exceed sixteen feet (16') in height above the lot grade. (Ord. 1887 § 1, 1985: Ord. 1000 § 43.80(f), 1955)

   A.   The materials used in constructing dish antennas shall not be excessively bright, garish or reflective.

   B.   Dish antennas shall be screened through the addition of architectural features and/or landscaping that harmonize with the elements and characteristics of the property.

   C.   All ground mounted dish antennas within residentially zoned property shall be screened by walls, fences or landscaping obscuring visibility of the dish antenna from the view of adjoining properties and from adjoining public rights of way. (Ord. 1887 § 1, 1985: Ord. 1000 § 43.80(g), 1955)

Every dish antenna shall be maintained in good condition and in accordance with all requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 1887 § 1, 1985: Ord. 1000 § 43.80(h), 1955)

   A.   Permit applications for dish antennas proposed for roof locations shall be accompanied by detailed installation plans and calculations signed by an architect or engineer registered by the state.

   B.   The building official may require engineering calculations for proposed ground mounted antennas to verify a safe installation. (Ord. 1887 § 1, 1985: Ord. 1000 § 43.80(i), 1955)