HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-259 Satellite DishesORDINANCE AMENDING THE CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE Z-160, AS AMENDED:
WHEREAS,
Indiana, has, by resolution recommended that a change in
certain section of the Carmel Clay Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the citizens
Carmel and Clay Township,
the Carmel Plan commission for the City of Carmel,
of
Indiana, that Carmel Zoning Ordinance
z-160, as amended, be further amended;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA, THAT:
The following definitions shall be added to Section 3.0
Definitions in appropraite alphabetical order:
DISH - That part of the earth station shaped like a saucer or
dish.
DISH-TYPE RECEIVING ANTENNA (EARTH STATION OR GROUND
STATION). A signal receiving device, the purpose of which is
to receive radio communications, television data transmission
or other signals from a satellite or satellites in earth
orbit. It shall be considered a structure and subject to all
ordinances relating to structures.
LOW NOISE AMPLIED (LNA). A signal amplifying device situated
within the earth station; the purpose of which is to magnify
the electronic signals received and transfer them through the
coaxial cable to the receiver.
RECEIVER. A television set, radio, communication device or
data input device that utilizes the signals from the earth
station.
25.11 Satellite Receiving Antennas
25.11.1. Satellite receiving antennas shall be permitted
within all zoning districts of the City of Carmel and Clay
Township subject to all applicable Federal, State, Local and
Manufactures codes and guidelines with the following regulations
as well as any and all review and approval procedures within the
Carmel Zoning Ordinance.
25.11.2. Roof mounted satellite receiving antenna(s),
installed in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, Local
and Manufactures codes and guidelines, may be allowed on the roof
of buildings located within any business, manufacturing or
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industrial zone, if the antenna and structure is completely
screened from view, at ground level from adjacent property or
public right-of-ways and a permit is secured from the Department
of Community Development.
25.11.3. Ail ground mounted satellite receiving antennas
shall be located only within the rear yard of any residential and
commercial principal structure as defined by the Carmel Zoning
Ordinance.
25.11.4. Satellite receiving antennas,
zoned district, shall not be allowed on the
or accessory structure.
25.11.5. Only one (1) satellite receiving antenna shall be
located on any one residential lot.
25.11.6. Maximum height of a ground mounted satellite
receiving antenna and supporting structure shall not exceed 13'
measured from natural ground level to the top most point of
receiving antenna and support structure.
25.11.7. No advertising can be placed on any satellite
receiving antenna.
25.11.8. A building permit shall be required prior to the
erection of a satellite receiving antenna.
in a residential
roof of any principal
25.11.9. Ail cables, wires and connectors for a ground
mounted satellite receiving antenna to other equipment shall be
buried underground.
25.11.10. A ground mounted satellite receiving antenna shall
not be located within five (5) feet of any property line,
easement or public right-of-way.
25.11.11. Ail ground mounted satellite receiving antennas
shall be obscured from the view of adjacent property owners of
public right-of-way by: buildings, screen wall, fence, berm,
evergreen planting or any combination thereof. Such screening
devices shall be at least eighty percent (80%) obscuring when
viewed from adjacent property or public road right-of-way, as
approved by the Department of Community Development, Carmel Plan
Commission and/or Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals when applicable.
25.11.12. Ail satellite receiving antennas shall be neutral
or black in color and, to the extent possible, shall be
compatible with the appearance and character of the neighborhood.
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25.11.13.
antenna:
Permit requirements for satellite receiving
a plot plan showing the proposed location of the
satellite receiving antenna;
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a site plan, showing not only the building
locations of the land parcel, but also building
locations of properties on all sides of the subject
land parcel;
a statement that the installation complies with all
applicable building and electrical codes;
once installed, the satellite receiving antenna
shall be inspected by the Carmel Department of
Community Development for compliance with all
applicable requirements; and
a permit fee of forty dollars ($40.00) shall be
required for a building permit for a satellite
receiving antenna.
IT IS FURTHER ORDAINED:
That these sections o~th~/Carmel zoning Ordinance shall be
amenaed as of ~anuary/l~/l~91.
COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF
CARMEL, INDIANA
By: ~ k
ATTESTATION:
~usan Jones, Cler~reasurer
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Date:~~
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APPROVED:
Dor6thy ~r~odk, Mayor
City of ~armel
ATTESTATION:
//~US afl Jones ,~k-Treasl/rer