[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Manalapan 10-27-1993
by Ord. No. 93-30 as Ch. 73 of the 1993 Code. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Land development — See Ch. 95.
This chapter is enacted by the Township Committee of the Township of
Manalapan to provide rules and regulations and standards and procedures for
the construction and placement of antennas within the Township, the regulation
of which is necessary and essential to promote the public health, safety and
welfare of the community; to promote a desirable visual environment and good
civic design and arrangements; to secure safety to the public; to ensure the
orderly installation of such equipment; and to provide sufficient space in
appropriate locations for use of antennas according to recognized environmental
safety requirements.
As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated:
Any apparatus or device which is designed for the purpose of receiving
or transmitting microwave, television, radio, satellite or other energy signals
in freespace.
The electrical connection to earth by means of a copper rod of a
proper diameter and a connecting wire or braid as approved by National Electric
Code (NEC). The connection of the wire or braid shall also be bonded in accordance
with NEC requirements.
Any tower, tripod, pole, monopole device either guyed or self-supporting,
either fixed or movable structure used to direct, point, hold or support an
antenna. This shall include but shall not be limited to a pad or pads or piling,
or platform fabricated from concrete, wood, ferrous metal or aluminum.
A.
Permitted districts. Antennas shall be permitted in all
commercial and business districts as an accessory use.
B.
Any antenna mounted on the ground or structure not attached
to a building shall be required to meet the following design standards:
(1)
Maximum height shall not exceed seven feet above highest
point of the major structure on the site.
(2)
The antenna shall be designed in such a manner that it
not present any overturning movement to dislodge said antenna from its mounting.
(3)
The mounting antenna and structural configuration shall
be designed and certified for safety purposes by a New Jersey licensed professional
engineer.
C.
Any antenna mounted on or attached to a building shall
be required to meet the following design standards:
(1)
Maximum height shall not exceed seven feet above highest
point of the building.
(2)
Antenna less than and including five feet above highest
point of the building shall not require any application or approval.
(3)
The antenna shall be designed in such a manner that it
not present any overturning movement to dislodge said antenna from its mounting.
(4)
The mounting antenna and structural configuration shall
be designed and certified for safety purposes by a New Jersey licensed professional
engineer.
A.
Permitted districts. Antennas shall be permitted in residential
districts as an accessory use, subject to the provisions of this section.
B.
Application. Any person desiring to construct and operate
an antenna shall, prior to such construction and operation, submit an application
to the construction office of the Township, which shall consist of the following:
(1)
The proposed antenna, proposed plantings and fencing
or other barriers to provide protection and screening.
(2)
The height of the proposed antenna to its highest point
including supporting structure.
(3)
One set of construction drawings sealed and approved
by a New Jersey licensed professional engineer.
(4)
The name and address of the applicant and owner of the
property on which the antenna is to be located.
(5)
The tax lot and block numbers and the property lines
of the property as disclosed on the Township Tax Map.
(6)
All existing buildings and structures and all accessory
buildings and structures on the property.
(7)
The tax lot and block numbers and the property lines
of all properties as disclosed on the Township Tax Map within 200 feet from
the property.
C.
Design standards. All antennas shall fully comply with
the following standards:
(1)
An antenna shall only be located in a rear or side yard,
shall not be closer to any property line than the height of the antenna and
may not be located in a buffer area.
(2)
The antenna shall not violate any yard setback requirements
applicable to accessory structures within the particular zoning district.
(3)
The antenna shall be mounted to a supporting structure
in a manner to prevent its movement or dislocation due to wind, ice or other
environmental event.
(4)
The height of the antenna to its highest point and supporting
structure shall not be more than seven feet above the principal building on
the site.
(5)
All wiring or connecting cables between the antenna and
the principal building shall be buried underground with grounding and bonding.
(6)
An antenna shall be so located and shall be effectively
screened from view by natural plants, trees or other suitable sight barriers,
which shall be maintained in good condition, in order to minimize the noise
and visibility of the earth terminal from any adjacent property and/or public
street.
(7)
Only one antenna structure shall be permitted on the
applicant's property.
(8)
An antenna shall only be used by residents of the principal
building on the applicant's property. Any connection, by cable or otherwise,
to adjacent properties shall constitute a violation of yard and setback requirements.
The applicant shall deposit the sum of $100 with the Township Clerk
to cover the cost of review services provided by Township engineers or professionals.
The Construction Official of the Township of Manalapan is hereby designated
as the public officer charged with the enforcement of the terms of this chapter.
All complaints for alleged violation of any of the terms of this chapter shall
be submitted in writing to the Construction Official.
Where the Construction Official finds that an antenna has been constructed
and/or maintained in violation of this chapter, he may, after a ten-day notice
to remove said violation, file a complaint in Municipal Court for violation
of this chapter. Upon the finding of the Court that the antenna has been maintained
in violation of this chapter, the offense shall be punishable by a fine of
not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both, at
the discretion of the Court imposing same.
