§ 12.0. Accessory antennas.

This section governs antennas which are accessory to the principal use of a premises. Commercial radio and television transmission antennas, television receiving antennas for cable television systems, telecommunications antennas, and other antennas which constitute a separate business from the principal use of the premises or which are an integral part of the principal use of the premises, are not accessory antennas, and are governed by Article XIV.

12.1.  Applicability. Accessory antennas are limited to the following:

A.

The following antennas which are accessory to residential use are permitted in any residential district:

1.

Radio and television antennas, other than parabolic antennas, which do not exceed fifty (50) feet in height and are located on the same premises as the dwelling to which they are accessory.

2.

Parabolic antenna greater than two (2) feet in diameter, which is located on the same premises as the dwelling which it serves, subject to the provisions of subsection 12.2.

3.

Parabolic antenna less than two (2) feet in diameter, which is attached to the dwelling to which it is accessory and does not extend more than six (6) feet above the roof line of the dwelling.

4.

Federally licensed amateur radio station antenna which does not exceed seventy (70) feet in height and is located upon the same premises as the dwelling to which it is accessory.

B.

The following antennas which are accessory to commercial use are permitted in any commercial district:

1.

Radio and television receiving antennas, other than parabolic antennas, which do not exceed the maximum building height of the zoning district and are located on the same premises as the business to which they are accessory.

2.

Transmitting and receiving antennas for communication with vehicles owned by the business, which do not exceed the maximum building height of the zoning district and are located on the premises of the business to which they are accessory.

3.

Parabolic antenna which is located on the same premises as the business which it serves, subject to the provisions of subsection 12.2.

12.2.  Parabolic Antennas.

A.

Intent. Parabolic antennas, due to their size, shape, appearance, and proliferation, have the potential to generate negative impact upon adjacent property and the general welfare of the city. Therefore, parabolic or "dish" antennas are more strictly regulated than other forms of accessory antennas.

B.

Applicability. A parabolic antenna subject to the regulations of this subsection is any antenna which has a parabolic, dish, or circular shape, is more than two (2) feet in diameter, and is used or designed for receiving television signals as an accessory use to the principal use of the property.

C.

General regulations

1.

A maximum of one parabolic antenna is permitted per lot.

2.

Parabolic antennas shall be located and designed to minimize negative impact on surrounding property. Materials used in constructing the antenna shall not be unnecessarily bright, shiny or reflective. A parabolic antenna constructed of mesh material will have less negative impact than an antenna constructed of visually impervious material.

3.

An antenna used for advertising purposes is a sign and is governed by Article X.

4.

All parabolic antennas shall be located behind the front building setback line, or lines, in the case of a corner lot.

5.

Parabolic, as well as other antennas, are structures, and shall require the issue of a building permit and conform to the city's building codes.

D.

Regulations pertaining to the A-1, E-1, E-2, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-T-4, RE and PRD districts. A parabolic antenna shall be permanently attached to the ground, located in the rear yard at least twelve (12) feet from a property line and shall not exceed sixteen (16) feet in height.

E.

Regulations pertaining to the R-4 District.

1.

Ground-mounted parabolic antennas shall be permanently attached to the ground, located in the rear yard at least twenty-five (25) feet from a public street right-of-way, ten (10) feet from a property line and shall not exceed sixteen (16) feet in height.

2.

Roof-mounted parabolic antennas shall be located at least fifty (50) feet from a single family residential district boundary and shall not extend more than ten (10) feet above the roof line.

F.

Regulations pertaining to the commercial and industrial districts.

1.

A ground-mounted parabolic antenna shall be permanently attached to the ground, located in the rear yard at least twenty-five feet from a public street right-of-way, ten (10) feet from a property line, and shall not exceed sixteen (16) feet in height.

2.

Roof-mounted parabolic antennas which-exceed six (6) feet in diameter shall be at least fifty (50) feet from a single family residential district boundary. Roof-mounted parabolic antennas shall not extend more than ten (10) feet above the roof line.

(Ord. No. 85-454, § 1, 11-4-85; Ord. No. 97-1566, § 59, 6-16-97)