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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances_1887_CCv0001.pdf ORDINANCE NO. 1887 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1000 OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS BY ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 173 THERETO RELATING TO DISH ANTENNA INSTALLATION R.P.C. NO. 657 SECTION ONE: That Ordinance No. 1000 of the City of Redlands, Section 43.80 pertaining to Dish Antenna Installation be added as follows: SECTION 43 . 80 : DISH ANTENNA INSTALLATION The intent of the regulations in this section is to protect the general welfare by providing a means of enabling the installation of dish antenna systems in such a manner that they are compatible with the architectural characteristics and special environment of the City. The installation of dish antennas, and accessory equipment, can create visual blight for those who reside, work and travel in the City and can endanger the life, safety and welfare of persons and property through the hazard of collapse and create adverse economic, aesthetic and safety impacts inconsistent with the health, safety and general welfare of the community. (a) DEFINITION. For the purpose of this section, the term "dish antenna" means any parabolic antenna designed for receiving satellite transmissions, having a diameter greater than two (2) feet, and which system is external to or attached to the exterior of any building. (b) DISH ANTENNA SYSTEM PERMITTED. The installation of dish antennas shall be a permitted use in all zoning districts. (c) DISH ANTENNA PERMIT REQUIRED. Dish antennas shall require a building permit and be permitted only when in conformity with the development standards of this section. Every dish antenna, whether temporary or permanent, shall be subject to review and approval of the Building Official where required by the Building Code. (d) DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. Every dish antenna shall be located, designed, constructed, and maintained in accordance with the standards set forth in this section. (e) LOCATION. No portion of any dish antenna system shall extend beyond the property lines or into any front yard of any lot or side yard on the street side of a corner lot. Guy wires shall not be anchored within any front of any lot or within any side yard on the street side of a corner lot. No ground mounted dish antennas shall be located in the area between the building and the front property line or between the building and the side property line on the street side of a corner lot. All ground mounted dish antennas shall be considered to be accessory buildings and shall conform to the setback requirement for such buildings for the respective zone in which said dish antenna is located. Ordinance No. 1887 Page two - Any dish antenna with bases of attachment on a building in a non--residential zone shall be located within the middle one-third (1/3) of the roof of said building, and completely screened from the view of adjoining properties and adjoining public rights--of-way. (f) HEIGHT. In residential zones, dish antennas with a diameter greater than two feet shall not be placed on or attached to the roof or wall of any building. in residential zones, antennas with bases of attachment on the ground shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height above the lot grade. In non-residential zones , dish antennas with bases of attachment on the ground shall not exceed sixteen (16) feet in height above the lot grade. (g) SCREENING. The materials used in constructing dish antennas shall not be excessively bright, garish or reflective. Dish antennas shall be screened through the addition of architectural features and/or landscaping that harmonize with the elements and characteristics of the property. All ground mounted dish antennas within residentially zoned property shall be screened by walls, fences or landscaping obscuring visibility of the dish antenna from the view of adjoining properties and from adjoining public rights-of-way. (h) MAINTENANCE. Every dish antenna shall be maintained in good condition and in accordance with all requirements of this section. (i) SAFETY. Permit applications for dish antennas proposed for roof locations shall be accompanied by detailed installation plans and calculations signed by an architect or engineer registered by the State of California. The Building Official may require engineering calculations for proposed ground mounted antennas to verify a safe installation. Ordinance No. 1887 Page three - SECTION THREE: Effective date: This ordinance shall be in force and take effect as provided by law. SECTION FOUR: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause the same to be published once in the Redlands Daily Facts, a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in this City. Mayor of the City of Redlands Attest: C. ty Clerk I, Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk, City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of October, 1985 , by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Johnson, DeMirjyn, Martinez; Mayor Beswick NOES: Councilman Larsen ABSENT: None City Clerk Ordinance No. 1887 Page four