Chapter 15.40
ANTENNAS AND SATELLITE DISHES*
Sections:
15.40.030 Permit – Application.
15.40.040 Permit – Fee (Television Antennas and Satellite Dishes).
15.40.050 Permit – Expiration.
15.40.060 Inspection – Certification of Approval.
15.40.070 Satellite-Signal Antennas.
15.40.090 Location on Property.
15.40.110 Installation Requirements.
15.40.120 Repealed.
15.40.140 Applicability to Existing Antenna.
15.40.150 Reinspection – Alterations.
* Prior legislation: Ords. 85-13 and 87-11.
15.40.010 Scope.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all antennas and satellite dishes, and wherever the phrase “television antennae” is used in this chapter, it shall be deemed to mean all types of antennas and dishes. All antennas installations must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission prior to their erection.
15.40.020 Permit – Required.
No person, firm or corporation shall erect or service a television antenna, mast or tower, or add to or alter the mast guy lines and fastenings on an existing mast without first obtaining a permit from the Building Official. (Ord. 89-29 § 1, 1989; Code 1975 § 1171.1).
15.40.030 Permit – Application.
Application for a permit shall be made on the regular building permit form of the Department of Community Planning and Building. (Ord. 89-29 § 1, 1989; Code 1975 § 1171.2).
15.40.040 Permit – Fee (Television Antennas and Satellite Dishes).
Plan review and permit fees in an amount as established from time to time by the City Council by resolution shall be paid for each electrical permit issued for the installation of each antenna or dish. (Ord. 2018-03 § 1 (Exh. A § 4), 2018; Ord. 89-29 § 1, 1989; Code 1975 § 1171.3).
15.40.050 Permit – Expiration.
Any permit issued hereunder shall be personal to the applicant and if not used within six months after the issuance of the permit it shall become null and void. (Ord. 89-29 § 1, 1989; Code 1975 § 1171.4).
15.40.060 Inspection – Certification of Approval.
The person to whom a permit has been issued for the installation of a television antenna shall immediately notify the Building Official when the work covered by the permit has been completed and is ready for final inspection. Upon such notice, the Building Official shall make an inspection. If all work complies with the provisions of this code and its applications, the Building Official shall certify upon the permit form that the antenna is legally installed and in compliance with this code. (Ord. 89-29 § 1, 1989; Code 1975 § 1171.5).
15.40.070 Satellite-Signal Antennas.
Satellite-signal antennas, as defined in CMC 17.70.020, may be allowed; provided, that the maximum planar area does not exceed five square feet and that a use permit is granted for the installation. In granting the use permit, the Planning Commission shall consider the visual impact of the installation (including mounting facility, if any) and shall require that the antenna be installed behind all setbacks required by this code and in a location that will both reduce its visibility from the public way and diminish any danger to neighboring property in the event of collapse or other failure. (Ord. 89-29 § 1, 1989; Code 1975 § 1171.6).
15.40.080 Definitions.
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretations and enforcement of this code:
A. “Antenna,” as used in this code, means the outdoor portion of the receiving equipment.
B. “Height” means the overall vertical height of the antenna system above ground.
C. “Mast” means that portion of the outside antenna system to which the antenna is attached.
D. “Temporary installation” means the installation of any antenna for any period not to exceed three days for the purposes of testing or demonstrations. (Ord. 89-29 § 1, 1989; Code 1975 § 1172.0).
15.40.090 Location on Property.
A television antenna must be located within the setback provisions of this code. (Ord. 89-29 § 1, 1989; Code 1975 § 1172.1).
15.40.100 Maximum Height.
The maximum height of any antennas located in the R-1 land use district shall be restricted to maintaining the maximum height allowed. (See CMC 17.10.030(B)). In all cases and all land use districts all antennas shall be approved by the Planning Commission prior to erection. (Ord. 96-1 § 1, 1996; Ord. 89-29 § 1, 1989; Code 1975 § 1172.2).
15.40.110 Installation Requirements.
All television antenna installations shall comply with the requirements of the National Electric Code, latest edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association. (Ord. 89-29 § 1, 1989; Code 1975 § 1172.3).
15.40.120 Demonstration and Testing Antenna Excepted From Permit Requirement.
Repealed by Ord. 2018-03. (Ord. 89-29 § 1, 1989; Code 1975 § 1173.0).
15.40.130 Repairs.
Minor repairs to antenna elements may be made without a permit. (Ord. 89-29 § 1, 1989; Code 1975 § 1173.1).
15.40.140 Applicability to Existing Antenna.
Every television antenna erected prior to July 1, 1971, may be maintained and operated in its present location unless said antenna is so constructed and maintained as to be unsafe and dangerous as determined by the Building Official. (Ord. 89-29 § 1, 1989; Code 1975 § 1173.2).
15.40.150 Reinspection – Alterations.
Nothing in this chapter contained, nor the fact that any person has heretofore obtained a certificate of approval, shall be construed to prevent the City, through its duly authorized inspector, from inspecting any antenna system in use in the City, in order to ascertain whether or not the same continues to remain in a safe condition, and in compliance with the terms of this code. In case any condition is found which might result in danger to life or property, the Building Official shall give written notice to the owner or operator of such antenna at her/his last known address stating such conditions, and notifying that person that the same be corrected within 10 days after such notice. If such conditions are not corrected within such time, the maintenance and use of such defective installation by the owner and user thereof shall be unlawful. (Ord. 89-29 § 1, 1989; Code 1975 § 1173.3).