In addition to the permitted uses in zoning districts R-1 through R-4 and the conditionally permitted uses for all other zoning districts in the city, satellite earth stations shall be an additional permitted or conditionally permitted use. Satellite earth stations shall not be considered as an accessory use to any permitted use in any zoning district.

('65 Code, § 1356.01) (Ord. 10-86, passed 3-18-86; Am. Ord. 82-87, passed 12-1-87)

   As used in this subchapter, the term SATELLITE EARTH STATION shall mean any dish-type satellite signal receiving antenna also referred to as an earth station or ground station.

('65 Code, § 1356.02) (Ord. 10-86, passed 3-18-86; Am. Ord. 82-87, passed 12-1-87)

   (A)   Any person, corporation or other entity desiring to erect or install a satellite earth station as a permitted or conditionally permitted use in any zoning district within the corporation limits of the city shall make application to the Zoning Inspector for a Zoning Certificate or the Planning Commission for a conditional zoning certificate for said satellite earth station and shall not erect or install said satellite earth station until such zoning certificate or the conditional zoning certificate is granted for it.

('65 Code, § 1356.03)

   (B)   The following information must be provided with the application for a zoning certificate or conditional zoning certificate for a satellite earth station.

      (1)   A plot plan that shows the dimensions of the parcel proposed for location of an earth station; the exact location of the earth station, including all dimensions and materials of the earth station; and the exact location and dimensions of all other buildings or structures on the same parcel as proposed for the earth station.

      (2)   A plan that shows detailed construction and installation specifications and plans prepared by a professional engineer. These plans must also show the location of all coaxial cable between the earth station and the receiver, and driving motors, grounding rods, low noise amplifiers, or other accessories to the earth station. The plans may be approved by other than a professional engineer if the applicant provides a copy of the manufacturer's specifications regarding construction and installation of the satellite earth station.

      (3)   The name and address of the following: the owner of the real estate; the applicant; the professional engineer who prepared the construction plans and specifications or the manufacturer's name and address; and the person or firm which will construct the proposed earth station.

('65 Code, § 1356.04)

(Ord. 10-86, passed 3-18-86; Am. Ord. 82-87, passed 12-1-87)

   A zoning certificate or conditional zoning certificate for a satellite earth station may be granted for any location in any zoning district in the city subject to the conditions as set forth in this subchapter. Said zoning certificate or conditional zoning certificate may be in addition to any use otherwise permitted or conditionally permitted on the premises. Prior to granting any conditional zoning certificate for a satellite earth station, the Planning Commission shall ascertain that the general standards for conditional uses detailed in § 154.544 have been met; and in addition, the Planning Commission shall also consider the negative impact an earth station installation will have on the aesthetic quality of the neighborhood and the overall safety in the adjacent area. In addition, the Zoning Inspector and Planning Commission shall consider and apply the following general requirements for all earth stations.

   (A)   No earth station, including its concrete base or slab, shall be constructed closer than ten feet from any property line.

   (B)   No earth station shall have advertising or signage on any part of its structure.

   (C)   Both roof- and ground-mounted earth stations shall be appropriately landscaped or screened to conceal said earth station from view. The planting shall have a minimum height of one-half the height of the earth station at finished construction and installation height except in the direction of the intercept and be completed before final zoning approval by the Zoning Inspector. Roof-mounted units must be appropriately screened from view.

   (D)   Any earth station must be designed to withstand a wind force of 80 miles per hour without the use of supporting guy wires.

   (E)   All structural supports for earth stations shall be of a rust resistant metal.

   (F)   All wiring between the earth station and a receiver shall be placed a minimum of six inches below grade within rigid conduit.

   (G)   Any earth station must be bonded to a grounding rod.

   (H)   Any driving motor shall be limited to 110V maximum power design and shall be encased in protective guards.

   (I)   A licensed architect or engineer or manufacturer's engineering specifications must certify that the structural mounting for a roof-mounted earth station will withstand a wind force of 80 miles per hour.

   (J)   Earth stations in single- and multi-family residential districts shall be used only for private, noncommercial purposes.

('65 Code, § 1356.05) (Ord. 10-86, passed 3-18-86; Am. Ord. 82-87, passed 12-1-87)

   In addition to the requirements and conditions imposed on satellite earth stations by other provisions in the code, satellite earth stations in residential zoning districts shall also be subject to the following conditions.

   (A)   A ground-level earth station can only be erected in the rear yard of the main structure on the parcel.

   (B)   No earth station may be linked physically or electronically with any receiver not located on the parcel upon which the earth station is installed, except cooperatively where two or more neighbors wish to construct an earth station for their personal use. All parties involved must sign the application for a zoning certificate.

   (C)   Roof mounting of an earth station on the primary structure or accessory buildings is prohibited.

   (D)   An earth station may not be mounted on appurtenances such as towers, trees or spires.

   (E)   No more than one earth station shall be constructed on any given parcel.

   (F)   Maximum sizes of satellite earth stations:

 

   (G)   An earth station must be placed at least ten feet from the property line.

   (H)   On a corner lot, the placement of the satellite earth station must be approved by the Planning Commission.

   (I)   This section shall not govern multi-family developments of more than five dwelling units which are governed by § 154.460.

('65 Code, § 1356.06) (Ord. 10-86, passed 3-18-86; Am. Ord. 82-87, passed 12-1-87)

   In addition to the requirements and conditions imposed on satellite earth stations by other provisions in the code, satellite earth stations in nonresidential zoning districts and in multi-family housing developments with more than five units shall also be subject to the following conditions.

   (A)   No ground-mounted earth station shall have a dish exceeding 15 feet in diameter, or a finished installation height of 20 feet.

   (B)   Location of ground- and roof-mounted earth stations must be approved by the Planning Commission.

   (C)   No more than one earth station will be permitted on a given parcel without the approval of the Planning Commission.

('65 Code, § 1356.07) (Ord. 10-86, passed 3-18-86; Am. Ord. 82-87, passed 12-1-87)