Weehawken Township City Zoning Code
§ 23-5.14
Conditional uses permitted in all zones.
[Ord. No. 2-1987, § 2]
A satellite antenna is permitted as a conditional use in any zone provided the following standards are met:
a.
In any residential district the diameter of a satellite antenna shall not exceed four feet; and the maximum height shall not exceed eight feet.
b.
In any nonresidential district the diameter shall not exceed eight feet; and the maximum height shall not exceed 12 feet.
c.
The satellite antenna shall be erected on a secure ground mounted foundation if mounted on the ground. If mounted on a flat roof it shall protrude no higher than four feet above the highest point on the building. If mounted on a sloped roof, it shall protrude no higher than the ridge and (1) shall not be on any slope facing a street; and (2) shall not be on the front 50% of a roof facing a side yard.
d.
If mounted on the ground, the satellite antenna shall be located in the rear yard and shall be not closer than five feet to any lot line.
e.
The satellite antenna shall be located and screened so as to minimize motor noise and visual impact from the street and neighboring properties. The ability to install the antenna in an unobtrusive location and to minimize noise and visual impact shall be an important factor in determining whether the conditional use shall be permitted.
f.
The satellite antenna shall be designed only for the use by residents or occupants of the principal building on the lot, provided however, that in the PD District, the satellite antenna may be designed for use by the residents or occupants of more than one principal building.
g.
Only one satellite antenna shall be permitted for each principal building on the lot.
h.
All wiring to and from the satellite antenna shall be placed underground.
i.
The color of the satellite antenna and all its components shall blend with its surroundings.
j.
The satellite antenna shall have an open mesh surface.
k.
The satellite antenna shall have no lettering thereon and shall not be used as an advertising or identification sign.
l.
A satellite antenna used for transmitting signals shall be permitted only if the applicant has demonstrated that the transmissions of such signals will not create any hazard to the health of or any annoyance to the occupants of the property upon which the satellite antenna is to be placed or to the occupants of surrounding or neighboring properties.