131 - SATELLITE ANTENNAS

 

131.1 Definition: Antenna greater than one meter, designed for the purpose of receiving microwave transmissions directly or indirectly from satellites.

 

131.2 Applicability: This section shall apply to the location or erection of satellite antennas on already existing buildings or structures and to satellite antennas located or erected as separate structures; also pole mounted satellite antennas.

 

131.3 Permitted Uses: Satellite antennas shall be permitted accessory uses in all zoning districts.

 

131.4 No satellite antenna shall be erected or located in any district unless a zoning certificate has been obtained and a fee, set by Madison Township Trustees, is paid.

 

131.5 Prior Nonconforming Uses: Satellite antennas located or erected as separate structures shall comply with minimum accessory structure set back requirements.  No satellite antenna shall be located or erected as a separate structure in excess of twenty (20) feet measured from the natural grade at the base of the antenna to the highest point on the antenna.  All set back measurements shall be taken from the edge of the antenna.

 

131.6 Already Existing Buildings and Structures: Satellite antennas shall be located or erected on already existing buildings or structures so as to comply with minimum lot area, lot width, set back and rear yard clearance requirements, height maximum and corner lot requirements for the district in which such structure is located or erected.

 

131.7 Pole Mount or Tower Satellite Antenna: Pole type mount must be a ground-up pole or tower, attached to a building or structure already existing and must conform to the height maximum for the district in which such pole satellite is erected.  Satellite antennas shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in diameter.  The installation of a satellite antenna shall be so installed as to not create a safety hazard.

 

131.8 Roof Mounted Satellite: A roof mounted satellite antenna shall conform to the maximum height regulations for the district it is located in.  Satellite antennas shall be mounted directly upon the roof on a primary or accessory structure, and shall not be mounted upon apertures such as chimneys, towers, trees, poles, or spires.

 

Effective 6-13-97

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