[1988 Code § 150-30]
No satellite television antenna shall be erected, constructed,
maintained or operated in the Borough of Cape May Point except in
conformance with the following regulations:
a. Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
SATELLITE TELEVISION ANTENNA
Shall mean an apparatus capable of receiving communications
from a transmitter or a transmitter relay located in planetary orbit
and, for the purpose of this chapter, is hereby declared an accessory
structure.
USABLE SATELLITE SIGNAL
Shall mean a satellite signal which, when viewed on a conventional
television set, is at least equal in picture quality to that received
from a local commercial television station or by way of cable television.
b. Satellite Antenna Location.
1. Such antenna shall be located at the finished grade of the lot and the rear yard. If a usable satellite signal cannot be obtained from such rear yard, the antenna may be located on a side or front yard of the property. The location of such antenna shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section
150-12 herein. For the purpose of measuring setback distance, setbacks shall be determined when the dish is in its most-horizontal position, and any concrete foundation pad shall be considered when determining the percentage of lot cover.
2. Such antenna shall not exceed 12 feet in height when in its most-vertical
position, including any platform or structure upon which said antenna
is mounted or affixed. The maximum diameter of such a dish antenna
shall be 10 feet.
3. Satellite television antennas shall be located and designed to reduce
visual impact from surrounding properties and from public streets.
Screening or buffering shall be required such that any dish antenna
shall be substantially screened from view at ground level from any
street. The dwelling on the lot, storage buildings, other accessory
buildings, landscaping and plantings or a combination of these may
be used to screen the antenna. All screening shall have a minimum
height of three feet. If landscaping or plantings are utilized, evergreen
plantings shall be used. All screening or buffering shall be installed
when the dish antenna is installed and shall be maintained So long
as the dish antenna is in place.
4. Only one antenna shall be permitted on any tract, lot or parcel as
the case may be.
c. Permit/Plans. In order for a permit to be issued for the installation
of a dish antenna, in addition to the standard building permit application,
the owner/developer shall also submit for review by the Zoning Officer
and Construction Code Official a plot plan prepared by a licensed
engineer, surveyor or architect, containing the following:
1. The location of all existing structures and the proposed dish.
2. The setbacks from lot lines of all existing structures and the proposed
dish.
3. The percentage of lot coverage after the proposed dish is installed.
4. The location, height and type of proposed screening/buffering.
5. The distance from the proposed dish to buildings on adjoining lots.
6. The diameter and height of the dish measured pursuant to this section.
d. Construction.
1. All antennas and the construction and installation thereof shall
conform to manufacturer's installation, Building Code and Electrical
Code.
2. Antennas shall meet all manufacturer's specifications, be of noncombustible
and corrosive-resistant material and be erected in a secure, wind-resistant
manner.
3. Every antenna must be adequately grounded for protection against
a direct strike of lightning.
4. All wiring must be installed underground in accordance with the Electrical
Code provisions therefor.