§ 27-327. Satellite dish antennae.

All satellite dish antenna installed after the effective date of this code and satellite dish antenna lawfully installed prior to the enactment of this Code that are moved or replaced shall comply with the following:

(1)

The satellite dish antenna installation and any part thereof shall maintain vertical and horizontal clearances from any electric lines and shall conform to the National Electric Safety Code.

(2)

The satellite dish antenna installation shall meet all FCC (Federal Communication Commission) and manufacturer specifications, rules, and requirements.

(3)

The satellite dish antenna shall be of a nonreflective surface material and shall be made, to the maximum extent possible, to conform and blend, taking into consideration color and location, with the surrounding area and structures.

(4)

The satellite dish antenna shall contain no advertising or signage of any type.

(5)

The satellite dish antenna installation shall be permitted to be placed in side and rear areas of the principal structure or commercial structure only.

(6)

The satellite dish antenna shall, to the maximum extent possible, be screened from view from any public rights-of-way.

(7)

A satellite dish antenna shall be considered an accessory structure to the principal dwelling or nonresidential structure and shall not constitute the principal use of the property.

(8)

The satellite dish antenna installed pursuant to this subsection shall not be used for any commercial purposes. It shall only provide service to the principal structure.

(9)

Satellite dish antenna installations shall be limited to one (1) installation per residential lot.

(10)

The maximum size of the satellite dish antenna shall not exceed twenty-four (24) inches in diameter.

(11)

If a satellite dish antenna is to be installed on the roof of any principal structure it shall be screened from view and not visible from the principal public right-of-way.

(12)

The satellite dish antenna shall not be portable.

(Ord. No. 2004-10, § 1, 10-4-04)

State law reference

State satellite network, F.S. § 1001.27.