No owner shall build, construct, use or place any type of satellite
earth station (dish) until a permit shall have first been obtained
from the Zoning Administrator.
Satellite earth stations that are less than 36 inches diameter
or smaller than 600 square inches may be installed without a permit,
but all other requirements of this article and the manufacturer's
requirements must be followed.
Application for a zoning permit shall be accompanied by scale
maps or drawings prepared to the best of the applicant's ability,
showing legibly and accurately the location, size, and shape of lot(s)
involved; and of any proposed and existing structures, including the
relation of abutting roads, lakes or streams, the existing and proposed
use of each structure and lot, existing and proposed driveways and
parking areas, proposed filling and grading, open space, landscaping
and arrangement of operation use.
Satellite earth stations installed in any zoning district within
the Town shall comply with the following provisions:
A. Number of units. Not more than one satellite earth station may be
allowed per individual recorded lot, except additional stations may
be permitted upon application for a variance in nonresidential zones.
B. Placement. The placement of any satellite earth station shall comply
with accessory building placement regulations of this chapter, except
that the base may be located within one foot of drain fields.
C. Mounting location.
(1)
Satellite earth stations located in agricultural or residential
districts shall be ground-mounted if over 36 inches in diameter or
greater than 600 square inches.
(2)
Satellite earth stations located in business or industrial districts
have unrestricted mounting locations on all allowed sizes. Satellite
earth stations attached to the wall or roof of any principal or accessory
structure shall be subject to the structure being constructed to carry
all imposed loading. The Zoning Administrator may require engineering
calculations.
D. Diameter. The diameter of the satellite earth station shall not exceed
12 feet for the ground-mounted dish and six feet for the roof-mounted
dish, except for stations used to provide community antenna television
services.
E. Height.
(1)
A ground-mounted satellite earth station may not exceed 16 feet
in height, as measured from the ground to the highest point of the
dish.
(2)
A roof-mounted satellite earth station may not exceed eight
feet in height above the surrounding roof line as measured from the
lowest point of the existing roof line.
F. Wind pressure. All satellite earth stations shall be permanently
mounted in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications for installation.
All such installations shall meet a minimum wind load design velocity
of 80 mph.
G. Electrical installations. Electrical installation connection with
earth satellite receiving stations, including grounding of the system,
shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Safety Code, Wisconsin
State Electrical Code and the instructions of the manufacturer. In
cases of conflict, the stricter requirements shall govern. All cable
used to conduct current or signals from the satellite earth station
to the receivers shall be installed underground unless site conditions
preclude underground. If a satellite earth station is to be used by
two or more residential property owners, all interconnecting electrical
connections, cables and conduits must also be buried. The location
of all such underground lines, cables and conduits shall be shown
on the application for a permit. All satellite earth stations shall
be grounded against direct lightning strikes.
H. Temporary placement. No portable or trailer-mounted satellite earth
station shall be allowed, except for temporary installation for on-site
testing and demonstration purposes for periods not exceeding five
days. However, such trial placement shall be in accordance with all
provisions of this article. Failure to comply shall result in a citation
being issued for violation of this article. Any person making such
temporary placement shall give written notice to the Zoning Administrator
of the date when such placement shall begin and end.
I. Advertising. No form of advertising or identification, sign or mural
is allowed on the dish or framework other than the customary manufacturer's
identification plates, not to exceed one square foot.
J. Interference with broadcasting. Satellite earth stations shall be
filtered and/or shielded so as to prevent the emission or reflection
of an electromagnetic radiation that would cause any harmful interference
with the radio and/or television broadcasting or reception on adjacent
properties. In the event that harmful interference is caused subsequent
to its installation, the owner of the satellite earth station shall
promptly take steps to eliminate the harmful interference in accordance
with Federal Communications Commission regulations.
K. Compliance with federal regulations. The installation and use of
every satellite earth station shall be in conformity with the current
Federal Cable Communications Policy and regulations adopted thereunder.