As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
SATELLITE EARTH STATION
Any apparatus, building or structure which is designed for
the purpose of receiving or transmitting television, radio, microwave,
satellite or similar signals, in connection with what is commonly
referred to as "dish-type antennas."
No person shall install, construct, erect, operate
or maintain a satellite earth station antenna, as hereinafter defined,
or cause or permit the same on any lot or parcel of land anywhere
within the Borough except in compliance with the provisions of this
chapter.
Any property owner or person or entity in possession
of property shall submit to the Construction Code Official prior to
the placement of a satellite earth station dish a plot plan and specifications
showing the size of the dish, the proposed location of the same on
the subject premises and such other information as may be required
herein.
The Construction Code Official must grant to
the property owner a building permit prior to the erection of a satellite
dish antenna.
Upon adequate notice in the manner provided
for building and zoning violations, the Construction Code Official
may revoke the permit and proceed to enforce this chapter in the same
manner as other violations or unlawful structures.
Roof installations may be permitted under the
following conditions:
A. Ground installation must be first shown to be useless
as a result of obstruction in the line of reception.
B. The satellite earth station antenna must be mounted
on the sloping portion of the roof at the rear of the building to
minimize the visibility of the antenna from the street in front of
the building.
C. The Borough Engineer must approve licensed engineering
plans for all roof structures so as to be assured that the roof is
capable of supporting the installation of the antenna, considering
its weight and the stress resulting from weather conditions.
D. The roof installation must have an aesthetic appearance.
No satellite earth station antennas are permitted
for commercial use in any residential zone.
These regulations shall apply similarly to nonresidential
properties.
[Amended 11-24-1992 by Ord. No. 92-23; 3-14-2006 by Ord. No. 06-2]
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to the penalties provided by §
1-15 of this Code.