Residential Radio and Television Antennas.

(1) 

Applicability. This Section applies to all residential radio antennas, including AM-FM, amateur ("ham") and citizens band radio transmission and receiving apparatus; and, all residential television antennas except satellite dish receptors used for private, non-commercial purposes in Residence Districts regulated under this Ordinance. For the purposes of this Subchapter, only one exterior antenna of each type will be permitted on a single residence property.

(2) 

Zoning Requirements. Construction and/or installation of residential antennas is permitted in all Residence Districts if the following requirements are met:

(a) 

Antennas and support structures erected under this Section shall conform to all setback requirements of the Residence District in which it is located.

(b) 

The height of any radio or television antenna, except amateur service (ham) radio antennas, located in a Residence District, is governed by the following height restrictions. The maximum height of an antenna (including base) under this Section is the following:

(i) 

If ground-mounted, thirty-five (35) feet.

(ii) 

If roof-mounted, six (6) feet higher than the roof of the main building on the lot.

(c) 

The height of any amateur service (ham) radio antenna located in a Residence District is governed by the following height restrictions. The maximum height of an antenna (including base) under this Section is the following:

(i) 

If ground-mounted; sixty (60) feet.

(ii) 

If roof-mounted with horizontal components, fifteen (15) feet higher than the main building on the lot.

(iii) 

If roof mounted with only vertical components, thirty-five (35) feet higher than the main building on the lot.

(d) 

No antenna or any part of its support structure may be constructed in the front yard of any lot or, in the case of a corner lot, in a yard facing a street.