§ 122-575. Communication devices in C, HC, NC and GC districts.

The following requirements must apply to all communication devices in the C, HC, NC, and GC zoning district.

(a)

Antenna systems.

(1)

Ground mounted height restrictions. Ground mounted antenna systems must not exceed in height the lesser of 75 feet, or the distance from the base of the antenna system to the nearest property line.

(2)

Roof mounted height restrictions. Roof mounted antenna systems must not exceed in height the lesser of the height of the roof plus 40 feet, or the distance from the base of the antenna tower system (at its connection point with the roof) to the nearest property line.

(b)

Satellite dish stations.

(1)

Ground mounted height restrictions. No part of any ground mounted satellite dish station may exceed 15 feet above ground level.

(2)

Roof mounted height restrictions. Roof installations are permitted only on a building where the height of the roof surface where the satellite dish is to be mounted is at least 15 feet in height. No part of any satellite dish station may exceed higher than four feet above the ridge or peak of the building's roof, unless enclosed by an opaque screen not less in height than the satellite dish station. The design of the screening device must be compatible with the architectural design of the building upon which it is located.

(3)

Size. The diameter or any exterior dimension of any satellite dish station must not exceed 15 feet.

(4)

Location. All ground mounted satellite dish stations must be located in rear yards and comply with minimum distance requirements for accessory structures, as stated in §122-651.

(5)

Screening. Conflicting land use screening must be installed around a ground mounted satellite dish antenna so as to reasonably conceal the view of the satellite dish antenna from public rights-of-way.