Satellite dish antennas

[Amended 3-22-2001 by Ch. No. 2592; 8-20-2009 by Ch. No. 2928]

Satellite dish antennas are permitted as accessory uses in residential zoning districts RL, RS, RT and RM with the following provisions:

• A. Residential areas. One satellite dish antenna, that is between two feet and eight feet in diameter, is permitted in rear or side yards in the RL, RS, RT and RM Districts, provided that eight feet are maintained between the antenna and the side lot line and 10 feet from the rear lot line. Roof-mounted antennas that are larger than two feet in diameter are prohibited.
• B. Residential elevator, commercial, riverfront and manufacturing areas. In the Residential Elevator, Commercial, Industrial and Riverfront Districts, one satellite dish antenna may be located on the roof of a structure or any part of the rear or side yard of an establishment.
• C. Review of plans. Plans for installation of dish antennas shall be reviewed by the Director for compliance with yard regulations and overall safety factors.
• D. Oversize satellite dish antennas. Requests for satellite dish antennas in excess of the dimensions specified in the Use Table may apply to the Board of Review for a variance of the provisions of this section.
• E. Antennas 24 inches or less in diameter are permitted in all districts on the roof of a structure or on the rear or side elevation of an establishment. Antennas 24 inches or less in diameter may be permitted on the front elevation of an establishment only if the technology prohibits location on the side or rear elevation.