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DISH-TYPE SATELLITE
SIGNAL RECEIVING ANTENNAS
§ 156.175 PURPOSE.
It is the purpose of this subchapter to protect the health, safety, welfare and property rights of all property owners within the city by permitting the reasonable use of dish-type satellite signal receiving stations, hereinafter referred to as “satellite dishes”.
(Ord. 34-90, passed 12-26-90)
§ 156.176 PERMIT REQUIRED.
No person, firm, or corporation shall erect a satellite dish within the city without first securing a permit in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 34-90, passed 12-26-90) Penalty, see § 156.999
§ 156.177 CONTENTS OF PERMIT.
The owner or occupant of any lot, premises, or parcel of land within the city who desires to erect a satellite dish shall apply to the Building and Zoning Inspector for a permit. Such application shall be made on forms furnished by the city and shall contain, at a minimum, the following information.
(A) Name, address, and telephone number of the applicant, and owner of the property, if different.
(B) Name of occupant of the property, if different from above.
(C) Name, address, and telephone number of contractor or other person who is responsible for erection or construction of the satellite dish.
(D) Plot plan of the lot, drawn to scale, showing the exact location of the satellite dish.
(E) Description of the kind and type of satellite dish to be erected.
(F) Plans and specifications showing the elevations, where sufficient details of the method of assembly and construction to determine compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(G) An application fee, as established by City Council.
(Ord. 34-90, passed 12-26-90)
§ 156.178 APPROVAL OF PERMIT.
(A) Upon receipt of the application, the Building and Zoning Inspector shall issue a permit for a satellite dish, if the application shows that all the requirements of this chapter have been met.
(B) If the application is denied, the applicant may follow procedures for appeal and/or variance as specified in § 156.228 of this chapter.
(Ord. 34-90, passed 12-26-90)
§ 156.179 LOCATION OF SATELLITE DISH.
(A) Satellite dishes shall be permitted as an accessory use in those zoning districts where they are so specified.
(B) All satellite dishes shall be constructed or erected to the rear of the premises where not visible from the street.
(C) No satellite dish shall be erected within 20 feet from any lot line.
(D) No satellite dish shall be erected on the roof on any building or structure. Public schools and police/fire stations shall be exempt from this requirement.
(E) No satellite dish shall be linked to receivers which are not located on the same lot or premises.
(F) Evergreen or landscaping shall be provided so as to effectively conceal the satellite dish from view of adjacent parcels. Such landscaping shall be installed within 30 days from the date of the erection of the satellite dish.
(Ord. 34-90, passed 12-26-90) Penalty, see § 156.999
§ 156.180 SIZE AND HEIGHT.
The maximum diameter of any satellite dish shall not exceed 12 feet. The maximum installed height of any satellite dish shall not exceed 15 feet above natural grade level.
(Ord. 34-90, passed 12-26-90) Penalty, see § 156.999
§ 156.181 SATELLITE DISH SUPPORT STRUCTURES.
(A) Only metal supports of galvanized construction, or equal thereto, shall be permitted.
(B) Only a concrete base or caissons, depending on soil conditions, shall be permitted.
(C) The installed satellite dish structure shall be capable of withstanding a wind force of up to 85 miles per hour.
(D) Any driving motor shall be limited to 110 volts maximum power and encased with protective guards.
(E) Any satellite dish must be grounded to an eight-foot grounding rod.
(Ord. 34-90, passed 12-26-90) Penalty, see § 156.999
§ 156.182 NONCOMPLIANCE; VIOLATION.
Whoever violates or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this subchapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, subject to the penalties specified in § 156.999.
(Ord. 34-90, passed 12-26-90)