[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Board of the Village of Sauk City
as Ch. 7.02 of the 1970 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Zoning — See Ch. 365.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning
indicated:
That part of a satellite-signal-receiving antenna characteristically
shaped like a saucer or dish.
One or a combination of two or more of the following:
A signal-receiving device (antenna, dish antenna, or dish-type antenna)
the purpose of which is to receive communications or other signals from satellites
in earth orbit and other extraterrestrial sources.
A low-noise amplifier (LNA) which is situated at the focal point of
the receiving component and the purpose of which is to magnify, store, transfer
and/or transmit electronic or light signals.
A coaxial cable, the purpose of which is to carry or transmit said signals
to a receiver.
A metal pole permanently positioned in the earth to serve as an electrical
conductor through which electrical current may safely pass and dissipate.
A television set or radio receiver.
Any antenna other than a satellite television antenna that is located
outside a main or accessory building.
No person, firm, partnership, corporation, trust or other legal entity
whatsoever shall construct an earth station without a permit, nor shall construction
commence before a permit is issued pursuant to this chapter.
The owner, or occupant with written permission of the owner, of any
lot, premises or parcel of land within the Village of Sauk City who desires
to construct an earth station on said lot, premises or land parcel must first
obtain a permit to do so from the Village Building Inspector. The Building
Inspector shall issue such permit provided the applicant submits a written
application on forms provided and approved by the Building Inspector. The
applicant shall submit with each application a permit fee as set by the Village
Board which shall cover the cost of processing the application.
A.
No earth station shall be constructed in any front or side yard
in any R-1-A, R-1-B, R-2 or R-M Zoning District.
B.
All earth stations shall comply with the side and rear
lot line dimensions and setback requirements for accessory structures as specified
in the zoning district where the earth station is located.
C.
No earth station shall be linked, physically or electronically,
to a receiver which is not located on the same lot, premises or parcel of
land as is the earth station.
D.
No earth station dish shall exceed 12 feet in diameter.
E.
All earth stations must be bonded to a grounding wire.
F.
All earth stations shall comply with the height requirements
specified in the zoning district where the earth station is located.
G.
All earth stations shall be erected and designed so as
to reduce visual impact from surrounding property at street level and from
public streets.
H.
There shall be no more than one satellite earth station
per residence, except additional stations may be permitted upon application
for a variance in nonresidential zones.
I.
If a usable satellite signal is receivable with the antenna
which is located in the rear yard, the antenna may be located only in the
rear yard.
J.
If the antenna cannot receive a usable satellite signal
in the rear yard but can receive such a signal while located in a side yard,
the antenna may be located only in a side yard. For corner lots, the side
yard is only a yard that does not face a street or road.
K.
If the antenna cannot receive a usable satellite signal
from either the rear or side yard, the antenna may be located only on the
roof of any main or accessory building on the lot and further may not exceed
two feet in height as measured while it is sitting on the ground.
L.
All satellite earth stations shall be permanently mounted
in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications for installation. All
such installations shall meet a minimum wind load design velocity of 80 miles
per hour.
M.
No form of advertising or identification is allowed on
the dish or framework, other than the customary manufacturer's identification
labels and/or plates.
N.
Satellite earth stations shall be filtered and/or shielded
so as to prevent the emission or reflection of any electromagnetic radiation
that would cause any harmful interference with the radio and/or television
broadcasting or reception on adjacent properties. If in the event that harmful
interference is caused subsequent to its installation, the owner of the satellite
earth stations shall promptly take steps to eliminate the harmful interference
in accordance with the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission.
The owner or occupant, with written permission from the owner, of any
lot, premises or parcel of land within the Village who desires to place an
earth station on a lot, premises, or land parcel on a temporary basis for
the purpose of testing whether or not to install an earth station on a permanent
basis may do so without obtaining a permit under this chapter; provided, however,
that such temporary placement of an earth station shall be limited to a period
of 10 days in any calendar year. Any earth station temporarily erected shall
conform to setback and side and rear lot line requirements specified in the
zoning district where the earth station is temporarily located. No sign or
other advertisement shall be placed on or near the earth station unless the
sign complies with applicable zoning laws.
All earth stations existing on the date of adoption of this chapter
which do not conform to these regulations shall be brought into conformity
within one year of the date of the adoption of this chapter.
A.
No radio or television antenna tower shall be erected
or installed within the front yard or side yard. The rear setback and the
side setback and rear yard shall be that for the principal structure within
the respective zoning district. The exact location of the antenna tower shall
be subject to the approval of the Zoning Inspector.
B.
No radio or television tower shall exceed the height
of 20 feet above the roofline of the building on the property upon which the
antenna is located or 60 feet above the ground measured at grade level, whichever
is the minimum.
C.
Radio or television antenna towers shall be erected and
installed in accordance with the Wisconsin State Electrical Code, National
Electrical Safety Code, and the instructions of the manufacturer. In cases
of conflict, the stricter requirement shall govern.
