[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pomona 1-23-1995 by L.L. No. 1-1995. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the meaning of terms used in this chapter shall be as follows:
ANTENNA
Any type of antenna or device for receiving signals or transmissions from space or otherwise through the atmosphere, including a satellite television antenna.
SATELLITE TELEVISION ANTENNA
An apparatus capable of receiving communications from a transmitter or transmitter relay located in planetary orbit.
USABLE SATELLITE SIGNAL
A satellite signal which, when viewed on a conventional television set, is at least equal in picture quality to that received from local commercial television stations or by way of cable television.
No person shall cause, suffer or permit the erection and/or maintenance of any exterior parabolic dish or other radio, television or satellite television antenna or device, the purpose of which is to receive television, radio and/or microwave or other electrical signals from space satellites or any other source except as set forth herein.
A. 
Any such exterior satellite television antenna or other type of antenna shall be placed within the property line setbacks as set out in the Zoning Code (Chapter 130). No more than one satellite television or any other type of antenna of a size greater than 36 inches in diameter if circular, or 114 inches in circumference if elliptical, shall be located on any lot.
[Amended 7-28-2003 by L.L. No. 3-2003]
B. 
No satellite television antenna or other antenna of a size greater than 36 inches in diameter if circular, or 114 inches in circumference if elliptical, shall be located in any front yard.
[Amended 7-28-2003 by L.L. No. 3-2003]
C. 
No installations shall be allowed over or upon an easement.
D. 
Satellite television antennas and other antennas shall be located, where possible, in an area which will most mitigate their observation from surrounding properties.
E. 
Satellite television antennas and other antennas may only be painted black, beige, grey, brown or dark green. The paint shall not be fluorescent or reflective.
[Amended 7-28-2003 by L.L. No. 3-2003]
F. 
Freestanding satellite television antennas and other antennas shall not exceed 15 feet in height above ground level, nor shall any antenna exceed 10 feet in diameter. Any such antenna installed on a roof shall not exceed 10 feet in height above the roof apex. The height of a satellite television antenna shall be measured vertically to the highest point of the antenna when positioned in its most vertical position.
G. 
Where a satellite television antenna or other antenna is to be installed on a pitched roof, it shall, whenever possible, be installed on that side of the pitched roof not facing any public or private road. Where such antenna must, for reception or other purposes, be installed on a front, side or flat roof, it shall be installed on that portion of the roof which is least visible from any public or private road.
H. 
A freestanding satellite television or other antenna shall be screened on all sides visible to the public or adjoining property owners, when possible and practicable in light of the purchase and installation cost of the equipment. Said cost for screening shall not exceed 20% of the total cost to purchase and install such equipment. Said screening shall be accomplished through the use of architectural features, earth berms, landscaping or other screening which will harmonize with the character of the property and surrounding area. No such screening shall be required if its effect is to significantly block or interfere with the reception of a usable satellite signal or other audio-visually transmitted signal.
I. 
Any antenna greater than three feet in diameter or greater than five feet in height shall be considered a structure as defined in § 130-4 of Chapter 130, Zoning, and shall require a building permit issued by the Building Inspector.
J. 
With roof-installed antennas of a size greater than 36 inches in diameter if circular, or 114 inches in circumference if elliptical, the Building Inspector shall make the determination as to whether any support system is appropriate and sufficient.
[Amended 7-28-2003 by L.L. No. 3-2003]
A. 
For those antennas requiring a building permit issued by the Building Inspector, the application for such building permit shall be accompanied by an initial application fee in an amount to be determined by the Village Board of Trustees, which fee is designed to reasonably offset the administrative costs of administering the provisions of this chapter. Completed applications for permits shall be signed by the property owner and submitted to the Building Inspector, with the requisite fee, for review.
B. 
All installations shall be accomplished under the permit in a good, workmanlike manner and shall be installed so as to assure no problems resulting from wind, electrical or other factors that will give rise to an unsafe condition.
C. 
In the event that a usable satellite television antenna signal or other type of antenna signal cannot be obtained by locating the antenna as provided for under the provisions of this chapter, and if the applicant can show proof that a usable signal can only be obtained in some other location on the property, then the Building Inspector may grant an applicant an adjustment in setback requirements or other dimensional requirement of up to 20% of the permitted distances.
A. 
In the event that the aforesaid twenty-percent adjustment is still insufficient to adequately permit reception of a usable satellite television or other antenna signal, then the Building Inspector can refer the applicant to the Zoning Board of Appeals for purposes of seeking a variance from the requirement of this chapter. In that event, the Zoning Board of Appeals application fee shall be waived.
B. 
Where there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in the matter of carrying out the strict letter of this chapter, the Zoning Board shall have the power to pass upon any application required herein to vary or modify any of the regulations or provisions contained herein so that the spirit of this chapter shall be observed and the public safety and welfare secured and substantial justice done. In no event is this chapter intended to conflict with existing regulations of the Federal Communications Commission.