§ 9-46.040. Standards for Antennas (Other than Wireless Telecommunications Facilities)

A.

Height.

1.

Antennas, accessory. All transmitting or receiving antennas including satellite television antennas, intended for private, non-commercial uses and accessory to a principal use on a site are subject to the other standards in this Chapter.

a.

Residential. Satellite television receiving antennas shall not exceed an overall height of 15 feet above grade. Other television antennas, either freestanding, attached or roof-mounted shall not exceed a height of 30 feet above the roof ridge of the dwelling. Radio antennas (e.g., citizens band or amateur radio) shall not exceed an overall height of 75 feet above grade unless a Conditional Use Permit is approved.

b.

Commercial/Industrial. The height limit for accessory antennas shall be as specified by the approval for the principal use on the site not to exceed the height limit for the applicable zoning district.

2.

Antennas, principal. The height of all transmitting or receiving antennas intended as a principal use or for commercial purposes shall be as specified by a Conditional Use Permit.

B.

Location.

1.

Satellite television antennas for residential uses shall be located only in the rear of a lot and shall not cover more than 40 percent of the required rear yard area in aggregate with any other rear yard projection. Upon a showing by the applicant that a usable satellite signal cannot be obtained from such rear yard area, the antenna may be located on an interior (non-street side) side yard of the property provided that in all cases a zoning clearance is obtained prior to such installation.

2.

Grounded radio antennas and standard television antennas, either freestanding or attached, shall not be sited in any required front, corner or side yard. Such antennas shall not cover more than 40 percent of the required rear yard area in aggregate with any projection.

C.

Screening. All antennas shall have the supporting structure screened to a height of six feet above grade by use of landscaping or walls to reduce visual impacts on surrounding properties and public streets.

D.

Construction. All antennas and the construction and installation thereof shall conform to applicable City Building and Electrical Codes and shall meet all manufacturers' specifications, be of noncombustible and corrosion-resistant material, and be erected in a secure, wind-resistant manner. Satellite television antennas shall not exceed a diameter of 12 ½ feet.

(§ 5, Ord. 1085, eff. January 6, 2006)