The City of Lackawanna has become concerned about the appearance and
impact of satellite antennas, commonly referred to as "dish antennas." Unless
regulated, such antennas can be installed in an aesthetically unpleasant manner
with an adverse impact on surrounding properties. The intent and purpose of
this chapter is to establish a procedure and criteria to avoid the adverse
impacts of the installation of such antennas and to preserve the character,
beauty and general welfare of the municipality.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
For the purposes of Chapter
230, Zoning, of the Municipal Code of the City of Lackawanna, a satellite antenna shall be, in all respects, considered an accessory structure and/or building and shall be subject to all the rules and regulations of Chapter
230, Zoning, of the City of Lackawanna Municipal Code.
The provisions of this chapter shall be administered by the Director
of Development of the City of Lackawanna, who shall assign duties to the Building
Inspector for enforcement purposes.
[Amended 8-4-1997]
No person shall erect a satellite antenna in the City without first
obtaining a permit, and no installation or erection shall commence before
such permit is issued. The application fee for a permit to install a satellite
antenna shall be $75. No permit fee shall be required for any satellite dish
antenna which does not exceed 36 inches in diameter. Permit fees shall only
apply to satellite dish antennas in excess of 36 inches.
Subject to the provisions of this chapter, any satellite dish antenna
now existing in the City shall be considered "grandfathered in" prior to the
enactment of this chapter and is hereby declared to be a legal conforming
structure and not required to be licensed.