Rumson City Zoning Code
§ 22-7.21
Noncommercial Radio and Television Antennas.
[Ord. 12/18/97, § II]
The regulations set forth in this section apply to the noncommercial radio and television antennas described herein. See subsection 22-7.34 for regulations applicable to other types of wireless telecommunications towers, antennas and transmission facilities.
a.
In residential zones, antenna structures as described in the three following paragraphs shall be permitted as accessory structures to a principal residential structure or permitted conditional use on the same lot. No such antenna structures may serve more than one residential lot unless the supporting structure conforms to the minimum regulations on the lot on which it is located and no connecting cables cross property other than that owned by the persons served by the antenna.
1.
Two conventional television and/or radio antenna structures attached to a building provided that they do not exceed the height limitations for the zone by more than five (5') feet. Antenna structures operated by holders of a Federal Communications Commission Amateur Radio License may exceed the height limitations for the zone by thirty (30') feet. Such antennas which exceed fifteen (15') feet above the point of attachment to the building shall be built to withstand winds of 80 miles per hour.
2.
One freestanding, noncommercial, mast or pole type radio and/or television antenna structure or one tower-type radio and/or television antenna structure provided that they shall only be placed in the rear yard area, shall be located no closer than fifteen (15') feet to any property line, and may exceed the height limitations for the zone by not more than five (5') feet. Antenna structures operated by holders of a Federal Communications Commission Amateur Radio License may exceed the height limitations for the zone by thirty (30') feet. Such structures over twenty (20') feet in height shall be built to withstand winds of 80 miles per hour.
3.
One satellite dish antenna structure erected on a secure ground-mounted foundation provided that it shall only be placed in the rear yard, shall conform to the setbacks for a principal structure in the zone, and shall not exceed sixteen (16') feet in height or twelve (12') feet in diameter. Any wires or connecting cables shall be buried underground unless the antenna is located immediately adjacent to and mounted no more than seven (7') feet from the structure being served. Each such structure shall be screened by fencing, other structures and/or non-deciduous plantings of sufficient number and height to obstruct any clear view of the antenna from any adjacent conforming residential property, any residential zone, or any public street.
b.
In nonresidential zones, antenna structures as described in the three following paragraphs shall be permitted as accessory structures to a principal use, other than a residential use, on the same lot. No such antenna structures may serve more than one lot unless the supporting structure conforms to the minimum regulations on the lot on which it is located and no connecting cables cross property other than that owned by the persons served by the antenna.
1.
Conventional television and/or radio antenna structures attached to each building provided that no antenna structure shall exceed the height limitations for the zone by more than fifteen (15') feet. Such structures which exceed fifteen (15') feet above the point of attachment to the building shall be built to withstand winds of 80 miles per hour.
2.
Freestanding, conventional, noncommercial radio and television antenna structures provided that such antenna structures shall only be placed in the rear yard, shall adhere to setback and yard requirements for accessory structures in the particular zone but in no case shall be closer than fifty (50') feet to any residential property line or zone boundary or closer than fifteen (15') feet to any other property line and shall not exceed the height limitations for the zone by more than fifteen (15') feet. Such structures over twenty (20') feet in height shall be built to withstand winds of 80 miles per hour.
3.
Satellite Dish Antennas. Such antenna structures shall be erected on a secure ground-mounted foundation located in the rear yard or may be mounted on a flat roof provided that it is no higher than fifteen (15') feet above the roof line and is concealed from public view. No antenna structure shall exceed twelve (12') feet in diameter. Ground-mounted antenna structures shall conform to the setbacks for a principal structure in the zone, shall not exceed sixteen (16') feet in height, and shall in no case be located closer than fifty (50') feet to a residential property line or zone boundary. Wires or connecting cable for ground-mounted antenna shall be buried underground. Each ground-mounted antenna shall be screened by fencing, other structures and/or non-deciduous plantings of sufficient number and height to obstruct any clear view of the structure from any adjacent conforming residential property, any residential zone or any public street.
c.
If the application of this section (particularly subsections 22-7.21a, and 22-7.21b, 3) would impose unreasonable limitations on, or prevent, reception of satellite delivered signals by receive-only antennas or impose costs on the users of such antennas that are excessive in light of the purchase and installation cost of the antenna and related equipment, the provisions of this section (except those not permitting any antenna of any type - e.g., in a front yard) may be waived or modified by the Administrative Officer. The Administrative Officer, when considering a request to waive or modify the provisions of this section, shall consider an inability to receive 85% of the maximum number of satellite signals normally available in the area an unreasonable restriction and shall consider a requirement for screening costs which exceed the normal retail installed cost of the antenna and related equipment to be excessive.