ARTICLE 12

SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS

SECTION 1201 DEFINITIONS

A. “Dish-type satellite signal-receiving antennas,” also referred to as “Earth

stations,” shall mean one or a combination of two or more of the

following:

1. A signal-receiving device (antenna, dish antenna or dish-type antenna,

exceeding 24 inches in diameter), the purpose of which is to receive

communication or other signals from satellites in Earth orbit and other

extraterrestrial sources.

2. A low-noise amplifier (LNA) that 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.

3. A coaxial cable, the purpose of which is to carry or transmit said

signals to a receiver.

B. “Receiver” shall mean that part of a satellite signal-receiving antenna

characteristically shaped like a saucer or dish.

C. “Grounding rod” shall mean a metal pole permanently positioned in the

earth to serve as an electrical conductor, through which electrical current

may safely pass and dissipate.

SECTION 1202 PERMIT REQUIRED

No owner, lessor, lessee, renter or other legal entity shall construct an

“Earth station,” “ground station,” or “dish-type satellite signal-receiving

antenna” without a permit, nor shall construction commence before a

permit is issued in accordance with this Ordinance.

SECTION 1203 LOCATION AND INSTALLATION OF EARTH STATION

A. Ground mounted:

1. To be certified by the dealer/installer to meet or exceed all items of

this subsection.

2. No Earth station shall be constructed in any front yard.

3. The concrete base shall not be less than ten (10) feet from the property

line, easement, or building, or any other structure located on the lot.

4. No Earth station shall be constructed closer than forty (40) feet to the

right-of-way of any road.

5. No Earth station shall be constructed without a privacy fence to

protect and reasonably conceal the Earth station from view, which

shall surround all sides of the Earth station and be at least four (4) feet

high, and not more than six (6) feet high. Construction of the fence

will be completed before final approval by the building inspector.

6. No Earth station shall exceed a grade height of twenty (20) feet.

7. All structural supports shall be galvanized steel, aluminum, or

stainless steel metal.

8. Wiring between an Earth station and its receiver shall be placed at

least eighteen (18) inches underground with UL approved wiring for

underground usage, in rigid conduit or PVC pipe.

9. Any Earth station shall be designed to withstand a wind force of

seventy-five (75) miles per hour without the use of guy wires.

10. Any driving motor shall be limited to a 110-volt maximum power

design and encased in protective guards.

11. An Earth station must be bonded to a grounding rod, and the dish shall

not exceed fifteen (15) feet in diameter.

12. All electrical connections or installations must meet all requirements

of the National Electrical Code.

B. Roof Mounted:

1. To be certified by dealer/installer to meet or exceed all items of this

subsection.

2. Earth station must be specifically made for roof mounting.

3. All structural supports shall be galvanized steel, aluminum, or

stainless steel metal.

4. Any Earth station shall be designed to withstand a wind force of

seventy-five (75) miles per hour.

5. Any driving motor shall be limited to a 110-volt maximum power

design and encased in protective guards.

6. An Earth station must be bonded to a grounding rod.

7. All electrical connections or installations must meet all requirements

of the National Electrical Code.