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.
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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.
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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
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