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West Caldwell City Zoning Code

§ 20-19.9

Satellite Dish Antennas.

[Ord. No. 1419 § 26; Ord. No. 1745 § 6]
Any satellite dish antenna less than 40 inches in diameter or diagonal measurement shall be deemed a permitted accessory structure, which shall conform to the following provisions. Any such antenna of greater dimension shall be deemed a conditional accessory structure, which is regulated pursuant to the provisions of Subsection 20-17.21.
a. 
Satellite dish antennas less than 40 inches in diameter or diagonal measurement, as hereinabove provided, shall be permitted in any zone district; shall be limited in quantity to that which is required to receive the service desired; and shall be intended for the sole use of occupants of the property on which it is located.
b. 
Such antenna may be ground-mounted in the rear half of any side yard or a rear yard only or may be mounted on the principal building. The location of such an antenna shall be one which minimizes its visibility from streets and adjacent properties and still provides an adequate signal quality. No such antenna shall be mounted in any location which would interfere with safe and efficient ingress or egress of any principal or accessory building on the property.
c. 
If ground-mounted, such antenna shall be set back from any rear or side property line by an amount at least equal to the required side yard setback to the principal building, and shall be adequately screened from view from streets and from the ground level of adjoining properties. The lowest portion of such antenna shall not be more than two feet above the ground surface immediately surrounding the same and for safety reasons, all wiring to or from the antenna shall be underground.