The following words shall have the following
definitions when used in this article:
Any apparatus that is designed for the purpose of receiving
television, radio, microwave satellite or similar signals, with the
exception of conditional and conventional television antennas.
No satellite earth station antenna, including
is mount, shall be built, erected or modified unless a construction
permit is issued by the Construction Official. Any person (which shall
include corporations, partnerships, associations or any other legal
entity) applying for such a permit shall furnish to the Construction
Official such plans, drawings and specifications as he may reasonably
require as to the satellite earth station antenna to be constructed,
erected or modified.
All satellite earth station antennas shall be
deemed accessory buildings, as said term is defined in the development
regulations of the Township of Maple Shade, and shall be subject to
all regulations set forth in said development regulations governing
the location and height of accessory structures. Any inconsistencies
between this section and the other sections of the zoning code will
be resolved in favor of this chapter.
The satellite earth station, commonly known
as a "satellite dish," is permitted in all zones as a conditional
use after the following requirements are met:
A.
A dish antenna is only permitted as an accessory use
on a lot that contains a principal structure.
B.
A dish antenna is not permitted beyond the front building
line of any parcel.
C.
A dish antenna is permitted on the roof of a structure,
provided that the top of the dish antenna does not exceed 10 feet
from the highest part of the roof and is not on that part of the roof
that faces any street and is effectively screened with mesh covering
the parabolic dish.
D.
No lot may contain more than one dish antenna as heretofore
regulated.
E.
No dish antenna placed anywhere on any lot shall exceed
a height of 10 feet.
F.
Any satellite dish to be placed in a side or rear
yard shall be located so as to comply with the minimum setback requirements
of the prevailing zone.
