§ 11.3. Satellite Dishes

11.3.1

Non-Residential Satellite Dishes

A.

Rooftop mounted antenna or a satellite dish may be located on any building serving a non-residential use, if the structure will not exceed the height limitation of the zoning district within which it is located;

B.

The antenna and/or satellite dish will add no more than twenty feet (20') to the total height of the existing structure;

C.

The tower or antenna does not contain advertising;

D.

It complies with the lighting regulations for towers as specified in the UDC;

E.

Roof mounted satellite dishes shall per screened per the screening requirements of the UDC; and

F.

These requirements shall be applicable to the MF-1, MF-2 and all commercial and industrial zoning districts.

11.3.2

Single-Family, Duplex and MH Residential Satellite Dishes .

Direct broadcast satellite reception, multi-channel multi-point distribution (as defined by the FCC), television reception antennas, and amateur radio antennas shall adhere to the following requirements of this Article.

A.

Free-Standing Satellite Dishes - The following conditions must be met for the placement of any satellite dish that has a diameter greater than two feet (2.0'):

1.

Number . Only two (2) antennas greater than two feet (2') in diameter shall be allowed per dwelling unit, and may be either ground- or roof-mounted. An antenna shall be considered ground-mounted whenever it is not entirely supported by the roof.

2.

Location . Free standing satellite dishes and antennas shall not be permitted nearer the front yard of a lot or tract than the plane formed by that portion of the structure most recessed or removed from the front yard. In the case of attached dwellings, the front of the unit that is most recessed or removed from the front yard shall form the limiting plane for all units or structures. Satellite dishes or antenna array may not extend into any required front yard setback.

3.

Appearance . Dishes shall, to the greatest extent possible, be compatible in character, color and appearance of the surrounding neighborhood.

B.

Roof-Mounted Satellite Dishes

1.

Roof-mounted antennas shall not extend beyond the maximum height of structures permitted in the district in which they are located, except that when mounted to a two story structure, no portion of the dish or appurtenances shall extend more than ten feet (10') beyond the roof line.

2.

Satellite dishes and antennas shall, to the extent possible, be compatible in character, color and appearance with the surrounding neighborhood.

3.

Dishes and antenna shall be accessory to the primary use of the lot or tract upon which it is located.

4.

In any residential zoning district, dishes or antennas concealed behind, on, or within attics, eaves, gutters, or roofing shall be permitted and shall not be subject to any rear or side yard setback requirements.

5.

Dishes, dish support structures or antennas legally installed before adoption of these regulations are not required to comply with this ordinance but must meet all applicable state and federal requirements, building codes, and safety standards.