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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1806 '-J ORDINANCE NO. 1806 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING DIVISION 6 TO PART 8 OF CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING DISH ANTENNA REGULATIONS. WHEREAS, a text amendment was of adding Section 9286 to the Arcadia pertaining to Dish antennas, and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on November 13, 1984 before the , Planning Commission at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard, and to present evidence, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia recommended subject amendment to the City Council, and WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a Public Hearing concernin9 this proposal on December 18, 1984 and approved the amendment. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: initiated Municipal by the Ci~y for the consideration Code establishing regulations Section 1. That Section 9286 be added to read as follows: 9286. PURPOSE. To establish construction and maintenance standards and regulations for dish antennas installed in any zone which are accessory to the primary use of the subject lots. Such standards and regulations shall be such as to reasonably restrict and minimize any detrimental effects of the location and design of such dish antennas on the occupants of adjOining properties and the neighborhood, and community consistent with the following findings: 1. There has been an increasing number of dish antennas erected within the City; this form of antenna has increased in popularity, particularly in the areas of the City not served by cable television. It is anticipated that this will continue in view of current communications technology. Numerous concerns have been expressed throughout the community with regard to such dish antennas. , 2. The City of Arcadia is primarily a residential community with a high level of property maintenance and concern for the appearance of the community. -1- lli~ 3. The City has undertaken numerous actions which include regulations on'signage, requirements concerning landscaping, screening of structures and architectural treatments as well as regulation of visual clutter, in order to preserve to the maximum extent possible the natural and manmade scenic beauty of , , the City. 4. The nature of the community, its goals and objectives have an entailed significant private and public expense to produce a community consistent , with the objectives of the City's General Plan and maintain safety in all areas of the City. 5. The installation of dish antennas, and accessory equipment, can create visual blight to 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 inc;:onsistent with the health, safety and general welfare of the community. 9286.1 DEFlNITIONS. For the purpose of this Divison. 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 buil di ng. 9286.2 DISH ANTENNA PERMIT REQUIRED. Dish antennas shall require a building pennit and be pennitted only when in confonnity with the development standards of this. Division. Every dish antenna, whether temporary or permanent, shall be subject to the revi ew and approval of the Buil di ng Offici a1 where required by the Building Code. 9286.3. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. Every dish antenna shaH be located, designed, constructed, treated and maintained in accordance with the standards set forth in this Division. Dish antenna systems may be installed, erected and maintained within all land use zones of the City, but only in accordance with the provisions of this Di vi s ion. 9286.3.1. INSTALLATION. Every dish antenna shall be installed and maintained in compliance with the requirements of the Building Code. -2- 1806 Whenever it is necessary to install a dish antenna near power lines, or where damage would be caused by its falling, a separate safety wire must be attached to the antenna mast or tower, and secured in a direction away from the hazard. Dish antenna transmission lines must be kept at least twenty-four inches clear of utility lines. Every dish antenna shall be adequately grounded for protection against a direct stri ke of 1 i ghtni ng, with an adequate ground wi re of the type approved by the latest edition of the Electrical Code. 9286.3.2. LOCATION. No portion of the property lines or into any front side of a corner lot. beyond street any dish antenna array shall yard of any lot or side yard ext end on the Guy wi res shall not be anchored wi thi n any front ya rd 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 li ne 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 requirenents for such buildings for the respective zone in which said dish antenna is located. Any dish antenna with bases of attachment on a building in a commercial, industrial or special zone shall be located within the middle one-third of the roof of said building, unless said dish antenna is otherwise completely screened from view from grade from the adjoining properties and adjoining public rights- of -way. 9286.3.3. HEIGHT. In residential zones, dish antennas with a diameter greater than two feet shall not be attached to the roof or wall of any building. In residential zones, antennas with bases of attachment on the ground or on accessory structures, shall not exceed 16 feet in height above the grade. In commercial, industrial and special zones, dish antennas with bases of attachment on a building shall not extend higher than the height allowed for mechanical equipment on said building. In commercial, industrial and special zones, dish antennas with bases of attachment on the ground shall not exceed 16 feet in height above the grade. -3- 1806 9286.3.4. SCREENING. The materials used in constructing dish antennas shall not be excessively bright, shiny, garish or reflective. Dish antennas should 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 residential zoned property shall be screened by walls, fences or landscaping at least 5 feet in height obscuring visibility of the dish antenna from grade from the adjoining properties and from adjoining public rights-of-way. 9286.3.5. MAINTENANCE. Every dish antenna shall be maintained in good condition and in accordance with all requirements of this section. The dish antenna shall meet all manufacturer's specifications, and shall be'of noncombustible and corrosive-resistant material. The miscellaneous hardware, such as bracKets, turnbuckles, clips or similar type equipment subject to ,rust or corrosion shall be protected with a zinc or cadmium coating by either galvanizing or sherardizing process after fonning to guard against corrosion and to protect the elements against electrolytic action due to.the use of adjoining dissimilar metals. Every dish antenna shall be subject to periodic reinspection. No additions, changes or modifications shall be made to a dish antenna, unless the addition, change or modification is in confonnity with the Building Code and this Article. Section 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause a copy of the same to be published in the official newspaper of said City within fifteen (15) days after its adoption. Passed, approved and adopted thi s 22 day of January', 1985. 'J;. -4- 1806 ATTEST: eta~/;;;j,~/~ City Clerk of the City of Arcadia STATE OF CAL IFORN IA ) , COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS: CITY OF ARCADIA ) I, CHRISTINE VAN MAANEN, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 1806 was passed and adopted by the City CoJncil of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 22nd day of January , 1985, and that said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Hannah NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Pellegrino City Clerk of the City of Arcadia -5- 1806