[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners
of the City of Ventnor City 5-2-1985 by Ord. No. 8510. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
No satellite television antenna shall be erected,
constructed, maintained or operated except in conformance with the
following regulations.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
An apparatus capable of receiving communications from a transmitter
or a transmitter relay located in planetary orbit.
A satellite signal, which, when viewed on a conventional
television set, is at least equal in picture quality to that received
from local commercial television stations or by way of cable television.
A.Â
In commercial, single-family or multifamily residential
zones subject to the provisions contained herein, such antenna shall
be located only in the rear yard of any lot. If a usable satellite
signal cannot be obtained from such rear yard, the antenna may be
located on the side or front yard of the property, subject to Planning
Board approval.
B.Â
In the event that a usable satellite signal cannot
be obtained by locating the antenna on the rear or side or front yard
of the property, such antenna may be placed on the roof of the dwelling
structure, provided that a building permit is obtained prior to such
installation. Such permit shall be issued upon a showing by the applicant
that a usable satellite signal is not obtainable from any other location
on the property and provided, further, that the construction and erection
is otherwise in compliance with the Building and Electrical Codes.
C.Â
Any satellite or communication dish having a diameter of two feet or less which is attached to the principal structure and which does not violate any of the bulk requirements of the zoning district as contained in Chapter 102, Development Regulations, of this Code may be administratively approved by the Construction Code Official.
[Added 11-12-1998 by Ord. No. 9826]
Subject to § 183-3B, in commercial, single-family or multifamily residential zones, such antenna shall not exceed 20 feet in height, including any platform or structure upon which said antenna is mounted or affixed. Satellite television antennas shall be located and designed to reduce visual impact from surrounding properties and from public streets.
A.Â
All antennas, and the construction and installation
thereof, shall conform to the manufacturer's installation instructions,
the Building Code and the Electrical Code.
B.Â
Antennas shall meet all manufacturer's specifications,
shall be on noncombustible and corrosive-resistant material and shall
be erected in a secure, wind-resistant manner.
C.Â
Every antenna must be adequately grounded for protection
against a direct strike of lightning.
