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ARTICLE IV. DISTRICT REGULATIONS Page 3 of 15 receiving antennas. Accessory antennas that are accessory to the principal use of property are permitted accessory uses in all zoning districts, provided they meet the following conditions: 1. Height. A ground-mounted accessory antenna shall not exceed 20 feet in height from ground level. 2. Yards. Accessory antennas shall not be located within the required front yard setback, corner side yard setback or side yard setback abutting a street. 3. Roofs. If vegetation or obstructions interfere with satellite signals at a location in any allowable placement area, the accessory antenna may be placed on the roof of any authorized structure on the premises. 4. Location. Accessory antennas shall not be located within a required yard or setback area or within drainage or utility easements. Antenna towers shall be set back from adjacent property lines a horizontal distance no less than the maximum height of the antenna. 5. Building permits. A building permit shall be required for the installation of any accessory antenna requiring a conditional use permit. Building permit applications shall be accompanied by a site plan and structural component data for the accessory antenna, including details of anchoring. The building official must approve the plans before installation. 6. Lightning protection. Each accessory antenna shall be grounded to protect against natural lightning strikes in conformance with the National Electrical Code as adopted by the city. 7. Electrical code. Accessory antenna electrical equipment and connections shall be designed and installed in conformance with the National Electrical Code as adopted by the city. 8. Color/confent. Accessory antennas shall be of a neutral color and shall not be used as signage. b. Amateur shortwave radio antennas and towers which do not meet the conditions for accessory antennas may be allowed with a conditional use permit in all zoning districts, provided they meet the following conditions: 1. Height. When an amateur shortwave radio antenna is mounted on an antenna tower, the total height of the antenna and tower shall not exceed 65 feet. 2. Yards. Amateur shortwave radio antennas and towers shall not be located within a front corner side or side yard. 3. Setbacks. Amateur shortwave radio antennas and towers shall not be located within any required setback area and shall be located no less than the height of the antenna and town from the property line. (8) Privately owned buildings to be used for recreational or social purposes, or for use as storage areas for maintenance equipment or rubbish. (Code 1984, § 10.20(4); Ord. No. 161 2nd series, § 6, 6-7-1997; Ord. No. 202 2nd series, § 1 (4), 2-26- 2001; Ord. No. 221 2nd series, § 3, 9-23-2002) Sec. 78-626. Development standards. http://library3.municode.com/default/DocView/13094/1/109/113 6/24/2008