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20.20.730 Large satellite dish antennas.
A. Large Satellite Dish Antennas in Nonresidential Land Use Districts. Large satellite dish antennas in all nonresidential districts (all land use districts except R-1 through R-30) shall be screened in accordance with the requirements of LUC 20.20.525.C for mechanical equipment screening.
B. Large Satellite Dish Antennas in Residential Land Use Districts. The requirements for screening of large satellite dish antennas in residential districts (R-1 through R-30) shall depend upon the nature of use and building type of the development.
1. Large satellite dish antennas in any residential development other than detached or single-family attached housing shall be screened in accordance with the requirements of LUC 20.20.525.C for mechanical equipment screening.
2. Large satellite dish antennas in any residential development consisting of detached or single-family attached housing shall be screened in accordance with subsection C of this section.
C. Large satellite dish antennas in any residential development consisting of detached or single-family attached housing as specified in subsection B.2 of this section are permitted subject to the following criteria, provided the Director may modify setback and screening requirements upon proof that strict application of the requirements is infeasible or renders use of an antenna impossible:
1. The antenna shall meet front and side setback requirements for the main building and shall be a minimum of five feet from any rear property line;
2. The antenna shall be a minimum of 10 feet distant from any street right-of-way, vehicular access easement, or private road;
3. No antenna shall be located in a buffer or setback required by the City’s critical areas regulations (see Part 20.25H LUC), unless affixed to a structure allowed pursuant to Part 20.25H LUC; and
4. The antenna shall be substantially screened from view from adjacent property and the adjacent public rights-of-way by sight-obstructing landscaping, fencing, on-site structures, or natural topography. (Ord. 5876, 5-18-09, § 18; Ord. 5683, 6-26-06, § 19; Ord. 5086, 8-3-98, § 5; Ord. 4973, 3-3-97, § 404; Ord. 4816, 11-27-95, § 504; Ord. 4654, 6-6-94, § 37; Ord. 4028, 7-17-89, § 5)