As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
Includes any parabolic dish, antenna or other devices or equipment
of whatever nature or kind, the primary purpose of which is to receive television,
radio, microwave or other electronic signals from space satellites.
No person shall cause, suffer or permit the erection and/or maintenance
of any satellite antenna upon any lands owned by them within the Village of
Port Chester, unless in conformity with the provisions herein set forth.
A.
Size. No satellite antenna erected or maintained within
the Village of Port Chester shall exceed, in any dimension, 12 feet in height,
width or depth. All measurements of height shall be taken from the base at
ground level. All measurements shall include all attachments, supports, guy
wires and other equipment attached to or being a part of the satellite antenna.
No part of the satellite antenna (except for footings or foundations or buried
wire) shall be located below ground level.
B.
Location.
(1)
No more than one satellite antenna shall be located on
any lot, and it shall be located in the rear yard at ground level.
(2)
No satellite antenna shall be constructed, erected or
maintained except as an accessory structure to an existing one-family dwelling
on the same lot.
(3)
All satellite antennas shall be located at least 20 feet
from the side and rear lot lines or at a distance equal to the height of the
antenna plus six feet, whichever is greater. When measuring side and rear
setbacks, all cables, guy wires or other supports shall constitute a part
of the antenna.
(4)
The surface receiving area of any permitted satellite
antenna shall not exceed 25 square feet.
(5)
No satellite antenna shall exceed 10 feet in height.
(6)
When not roof mounted, the satellite antenna shall be
screened from adjoining lots by the installation and maintenance of a completely
planted visual barrier to consist of evergreen plantings, the height of which,
after planting, is as least equal to the height of the satellite antenna.
(7)
When roof mounted, the satellite antenna shall be located
on the portion of the roof sloping away from the front of the lot, and no
part thereof shall project above the ridge line; provided, however, that in
no event shall a roof mounted satellite antenna exceed three feet in diameter.
(8)
No satellite antenna shall be installed unless approval
of the same has been granted by the Planning Commission of the Village of
Port Chester, as hereinafter provided, and a building permit obtained therefor.
