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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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