§ 110-788. General regulations.

(a)

No advertising or signage of any type is permitted on an antenna.

(b)

The maximum size or major dimension of a satellite dish antenna shall be limited to 12 feet in diameter and shall be of a web or mesh type construction. Non-web or non-mesh type satellite antennas equal to or less than 24 inches in diameter are permitted.

(c)

The height of an antenna shall be the total maximum distance to which it is capable of being raised, and shall be measured from the finish grade adjacent to the structure to the highest point of the antenna.

(d)

The maximum height of a ground-mounted satellite dish antenna, including base, shall be 15 feet. The overall height of pole and roof mounted antennas shall not exceed the maximum height restriction of the applicable zoning district. The height measurement shall include both the antenna and any base or fixture upon which it is constructed.

(e)

Pole mounted or pad mounted antennas must comply with setback regulations for principal structures except that pole and pad antennas may be located in any part of the side or rear yard, not on water. Pole and pad antennas may not be located forward of the main entrance to the principal structure. Pole and pad antennas must comply with the wind loading requirements of the Standard Building Code.

(f)

Satellite dish antennas may be installed on the roof of buildings, provided they are web or mesh type and comply with the wind loading requirements of the Standard Building Code.

(g)

All satellite dish antennas will require appropriate building permits and shall comply with the various wind, electrical and safety codes.

(h)

Satellite antennas shall be nonreflective and their color shall blend in with the surroundings.

(Code 1983, § 20-511(A)(2)—(9))