§ 12.27. Satellite dish antenna.

1.

A ground-mounted satellite antenna shall be located only in the rear yard and shall be subject to the accessory structures setback requirements of the zoning district in which it is located, as measured at the property line to the nearest edge of the dish.

2.

Not more than one satellite antenna shall be allowed on any single residential lot of record.

3.

Any satellite dish antenna shall be installed and maintained with a screen that shall not interfere with the reception but will obscure the view from adjacent lots or streets.

4.

No satellite dish antenna shall exceed 12 feet in diameter.

5.

A roof-mount location may be considered as an alternative to a ground mount for nonresidential structures. The maximum height of a roof mounted satellite antenna shall be not greater than 15 feet, including its base, nor shall the building and antenna exceed the maximum height permitted for a structure in its respective zoning district.

6.

The satellite antenna and structural support shall be of noncombustible and corrosive resistant material.

7.

All satellite antennas shall be grounded as required by the applicable building codes to alleviate electrical potential differences between exposed "dead" metal parts of the antenna and the premises A.C. electrical system.

8.

Each satellite antenna shall be designed to withstand a wind force of 75 mph without the use of any supporting guide wires.

9.

Wiring between a satellite dish and the receiver shall be placed at least 18 inches beneath the surface of the ground with a cable approved for direct burial.

10.

Any driving motor shall be limited to 100v maximum power design and be encased in protective guards. Any motor with operating voltage of more than 50v A.C. nominal shall comply with article 430 of the National Electrical Code, as may be amended.

11.

A satellite antenna shall be permanently mounted. A satellite antenna may only be on wheels or temporarily installed when used to demonstrate and/or test the feasibility of use for no more than two weeks.

12.

No satellite dish antenna permanently mounted shall be used, nor contain a commercial or residential advertisement, except signs indicating the manufacturer, sales or servicing agent, the total of which shall not exceed 20 square inches.