17.130.030 Minor antennas – Basic requirements.
Minor antennas as defined in SMC 17.130.015 may be installed, erected, maintained and/or operated in any zoning district where such antennas are permitted under this title as long as all the following conditions are met:
A. The minor antenna use involved is accessory to the primary use of the property which is not a telecommunications facility;
B. No more than a total of six antennas, satellite dishes no greater than 10 feet in diameter, panel antennas with up to three panels, or combination thereof, are allowed on the parcel;
C. The combined NIER levels produced by all the antennas present on the parcel does not exceed the NIER standard established in SMC 17.130.230;
D. The antenna is not situated between the primary building on the parcel and any public or private street adjoining the parcel;
E. The antenna is located outside all yard and street setbacks specified in the zoning district in which the antenna is to be located and no closer than 20 feet to any property line, except if mounted on a primary structure;
F. None of the guy wires employed are anchored within the area in front of the primary structure on the parcel;
G. No portion of the antenna array extends beyond the property lines or into the area in front of the primary building on the parcel;
H. At least 10 feet of horizontal clearance exists between the antenna and any power lines, unless more clearance is required to meet PUC standards. The more stringent standard shall apply;
I. All towers, masts and booms are made of a noncombustible material and all hardware such as brackets, turnbuckles, clips, and similar type equipment subject to rust or corrosion has been protected either by galvanizing or sheradizing after forming;
J. The materials employed are not unnecessarily bright, shiny or reflective and are of a color and type that blends with the surroundings to the greatest extent possible;
K. The installation is in compliance with the manufacturer’s structural specifications and the requirements of Chapter 15.04 SMC;
L. The height of the facility shall include the height of any structure upon which it is placed, except if a specific exception is provided for under this chapter;
M. All towers in excess of 10 feet shall be within a fenced yard or be anti-climbing equipped under OSHA regulations;
N. The general criteria set forth in SMC 17.130.020 are met;
O. The following minor antennas are exempt from SMC 17.130.040 through 17.130.060 and are permitted uses in the zoning districts indicated below:
1. A ground- or building-mounted receive-only satellite dish that is 3.28 feet or less in diameter in any area regardless of land use or zoning category;
2. A ground- or building-mounted receive or transmission satellite dish that is 6.56 feet or less in diameter in areas with commercial or industrial zoning;
3. An antenna that is designed to receive television broadcast signals when not located within public view in any area regardless of land use or zoning category. (Ord. 1123 § 3 (Exh. A § 4), 2019)