The Town Board of the Town of Mount Pleasant recognizes the fact that
the increase in communications technology has brought about a proliferation
in the construction and installation of satellite antennas, parabolic dishes
and other similar equipment or devices that perform a similar function. It
further recognizes the fact that these devices must be regulated and controlled
so as to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Town
of Mount Pleasant and, to the maximum degree possible, preserve and protect
the aesthetic qualities of the Town of Mount Pleasant. Accordingly, this chapter
is enacted to accomplish this stated purpose and intent.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
SATELLITE ANTENNA
Includes any parabolic reflector, antenna or other device or equipment
of whatever purpose or kind, the primary purpose of which is to receive radio
frequency transmissions from space satellites in the one-meter band assigned
to FM and television programming.
No person shall cause, allow or permit the erection, installation and/or
maintenance of any satellite antenna upon any land within the Town of Mount
Pleasant unless in conformity with the provisions herein set forth.
The Planning Board of the Town of Mount Pleasant is hereby designated
and empowered to review and pass on all applications for the construction
and/or installation of satellite antennas within the Town of Mount Pleasant.
If the application is approved by the Planning Board, the applicant
shall submit and file with the town all other federal, state and local permits
or approvals which may be required for the construction, installation and/or
maintenance of the antenna. Upon completion of the construction and/or installation
of the antenna, the applicant shall submit to the town a certification that
the construction and/or installation, as completed, is in full compliance
with the manufacturer's suggested installation procedures.
Where there is an unnecessary hardship in carrying out the strict letter
of this chapter, the Planning Board of the Town of Mount Pleasant shall have
the power to vary or modify any of the regulations or provisions contained
herein. In no case shall the reduction of any minimum requirement be greater
than 60% of said requirement.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any sections of this chapter
shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250 or imprisonment
for not more than 15 days, or both.