This article regulates the installation of satellite antennas and microwave equipment in all zoning districts within the city.
(Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990)
The council finds that the installation of satellite microwave antennas and equipment can, unless controlled, affect the aesthetic and safety values of agricultural, residential, commercial and industrial areas. Therefore, the installation of these antennas and equipment is regulated to result in locations which are least visible from public rights-of-way in the vicinity, while not burdening adjacent property owners with adverse visual impacts.
(Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990)
In this article "usable satellite signal" means 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.
(Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990)
A satellite antenna installed in any zoning district shall comply with the following criteria:
A. 
The antenna may be located only in the rear yard of a lot and be set back at least five feet from the rear property line. If a usable satellite signal cannot be obtained from the rear yard, the antenna may be located in the side yard so long as a three-foot setback from the side property line is maintained.
B. 
In any case where a lot backs up to a public right-of-way or private street, a setback of 10 feet is required between the public right-of-way or the curb of a private street and any portion of the satellite antenna.
C. 
The maximum height of the antenna shall be 12 feet measured from ground level immediately under the antenna to the highest point of the antenna or any appurtenance attached to it.
D. 
All wires and cables necessary for the operation of the antenna or reception of the signal shall be placed underground, except those wires or cables attached flush with the surface of a building.
E. 
An antenna may not be installed with the use of guy wires.
F. 
An antenna may not have a highly reflective surface or color. In addition, colors shall be subdued.
G. 
No more than one antenna is allowed on a parcel. This limitation includes an amateur radio antenna system regulated by PMC § 18.84.020 through § 18.84.055.
H. 
An application for design review (Chapter 18.36 PMC) shall be filed by the property owner on a form and in the manner prescribed by the city planner. An applicant shall file with the city planner a site plan and landscaping plan and other related data which may be required.
I. 
Landscaping or solid screening shall be installed around an antenna to screen it from adjacent public streets, public area of the development and adjacent properties. No screening is required when the antenna is located such that it is not visible from adjacent public streets, public areas of the development or adjacent properties.
J. 
Additional landscape screening shall be installed around an antenna located in a hillside area where visibility from surrounding areas is greater.
K. 
A satellite antenna may not be installed on the roof of a structure. However, if a usable satellite signal cannot be obtained by locating the antenna on the rear or side of the property, the antenna may be placed on the roof of a structure. A television or antenna technician shall first certify in writing the reasons why a usable satellite signal cannot be obtained from the rear or side yard. A satellite television antenna mounted on the roof must be of a color compatible with the color of the roof material in order to reduce the visual impact from surrounding properties and from public streets. If placement of the antenna in the side or rear yard would be more obtrusive to adjacent properties or public view than placement on the roof, the city planner may approve a roof mounted installation even though a usable signal is obtainable from the side or rear yard.
L. 
An antenna shall be maintained in an operational state with no structural defects or visible damage.
M. 
The design and location of the satellite antenna must be approved by the city planner. The city planner shall establish application procedures, and may require such plans and supplemental information as may be needed to properly review the application.
N. 
Before installation the applicant shall obtain a building permit.
(Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990)
Microwave receiving antenna installation shall comply with the following criteria:
A. 
Residential Location. A microwave receiving antenna installed in an R district or residential area of a PD district shall comply with the following:
1. 
The antenna may not exceed 18 inches in diameter and shall be mounted on a building or roof.
2. 
If installed on a roof, the highest point of the antenna may not exceed the highest portion of the roof or building.
3. 
The design and location of the antenna are subject to approval by the city planner.
B. 
Nonresidential Location. A microwave receiving antenna installed in a nonresidential zoning district or nonresidential portion of a PD district shall comply with the following:
1. 
Installation is prohibited in a required front or street side yard.
2. 
All wires or cables necessary for the operation of the antenna or reception of the signal shall be placed underground, except those wires or cables attached flush with the surface of a building.
3. 
An antenna may not be installed with the use of guy wires.
4. 
An antenna must be placed on the site so as not to interfere with on-site pedestrian or vehicular circulation.
5. 
Landscaping or solid screening shall be installed around the base of any tower so as to screen the tower from view and to provide a physical separation between the tower and pedestrian and vehicular circulation.
6. 
The design and location of the antenna are subject to approval by the city planner.
C. 
An antenna shall be maintained in an operational state with no structural defects or visible change to the antenna or its structure.
(Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990)