It is found and declared that the use of satellite earth stations, as an alternative means of receiving television service, is becoming common within the city and the area of the city’s building and zoning jurisdiction and, particularly, outside the city’s corporate boundaries, in areas out of the reach of the cable television, or where conventional television reception is poor.

(Ord. 3639, passed - -2000)

   The purpose of this article is to regulate the occupancy and use of lands by satellite earth stations for protection of the public health, safety, and general welfare, including but not limited to that of owners and occupants of adjacent lands, in a manner that will facilitate the effective and efficient use of such stations.

(Ord. 3639, passed - -2000)

   In any C-1, C-2, C-3, PBC, M-1, or M-2 District, a satellite earth station may be located anywhere on a lot or tract of building; provided, the location shall comply with all setback requirements of the zone in which the station will be located and, if the location will be in a commercial or industrial zone which abuts a residential zone, the station shall be set back not less than ten feet from any boundary with the residential zone and shall be effectively screened from view from any property in the residential zone by a solid fence, wall, or hedge on the property on which the station will be located.

(Ord. 3951, passed - -2007)

   In any O-P, R-1, R-1a, R-4, R-6, or A District, a satellite earth station may be located only in the rear yard of a lot or tract, shall be set back from every lot or tract line not less than five feet, and shall be located not less than five feet distant from any part of a residential building (including an attached garage). Provided, if a usable satellite signal cannot be obtained (as determined by the Development Services Director or other city employee designated by the City Manager) from the rear yard, the station may be placed upon the roof of the dwelling if the height of the station in such location does not exceed any height restriction contained in this article.

(Ord. 3951, passed - -2007)

   Not more than one satellite earth station may be installed on a lot or tract of land in an R District, or on two or more lots or tracts of land in such a zone which are occupied or used in common; provided, the Planning Commission may issue a special permit for installation of one or more additional such stations in a planned unit development if the Commission shall determine that technological considerations (including, but not necessarily limited to, the adequacy of signals received) reasonably require use of an additional station or stations.

(Ord. 3639, passed - -2000)

   (A)   No satellite earth station, including the platform or structure upon which it is mounted, shall exceed in height the following restrictions, or restrictions upon the height of structures generally in the zone, whichever is the more restrictive:

      (1)   In any C-1, C-2, C-3, PBC, M-1, or M-2 District: 20 feet; or

      (2)   In any O-P, R-1, R-1a, R-4, R-6, or A District: 15 feet.

   (B)   Provided the foregoing restrictions in this section shall not apply to a commercial or public satellite earth station that is a part of, or mounted on, a communication tower.

(Ord. 3951, passed - -2007)

   All satellite earth stations shall be neutral in color and to the extent reasonably possible, as determined by the Code Administrator II, shall be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood in appearance and character.

(Ord. 3639, passed - -2000)

   In any R District, except in the case of a planned unit development or an apartment complex under one ownership, a satellite earth station may serve only one residence.

(Ord. 3639, passed - -2000)

   No form of advertising shall be placed on any part of a satellite earth station, except a small manufacturer’s identification plate and, except in the case of a station operated by a television or radio station, the call letters or numbers of the latter station.

(Ord. 3639, passed - -2000)