Chapter 16.93 — ANTENNAE

The purpose of this chapter is to provide appropriate standards for the installation and maintenance of antennae to protect the public health, safety and welfare, to protect the aesthetic qualities of the community, and to protect property values. (Ord. 742 § 2 (part), 1987)

Antennae may be installed and maintained in any zoning district appurtenant to the main use of the property only in accordance with the regulations of the zoning district in which they are located and the following requirements:

• (1) Dish or similar antennae not exceeding twenty-four inches in diameter or three and onehalf square feet in area may be installed on the roofs of buildings within any zoning district provided they shall be located at the rear of the main building and painted to blend with the roof. Dish or similar antennae greater than twenty-four inches in diameter or three and onehalf square feet in area, but not exceeding five feet in diameter or twenty square feet in area, may be permitted to be installed on the roof of buildings in all zoning districts, except single-family residential districts. In single-family residential districts such antennae may be installed only as ground-mounted antennae and may not exceed eight feet (8') in height when fully extended.

• (2) Ground-mounted antennae may be located at the rear one-half (1/2) of the property. No more than one (1) ground mounted antenna may be installed on any lot. Guy wires may not be anchored within that portion of the parcel which is bounded by the front lot line, the side lot lines and an imaginary line drawn parallel to and through the wall of the building which is closest to the front lot line. Elements of the antennae shall not be located or extend within thirty-six (36) inches of the side and rear property lines.

• (3) Ground-mounted and roof-mounted antennae shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and all applicable building codes.

• (4) Any antenna installed near power lines, or where it may cause damage to adjacent properties if felled, must be secured with an appropriate anchor system attached in the direction away from the hazard. Appropriate clearances must be maintained between transmission lines and telephone or electrical wires as prescribed by applicable codes.

• (5) A building permit shall be required for the installation of either a roof-mounted or groundmounted dish and/or telescoping structure antennae. An application for a building permit shall be submitted to the building division accompanied by a site plan showing the exact location of the antenna, construction drawings showing the proposed method of installation, the manufacturer's specifications and engineering calculations demonstrating compliance with the applicable structural requirements of the building code.

• (6) All antennae shall be maintained in good condition and in accordance with all the applicable requirements of this chapter.

• (7) No major additions, changes or modifications shall be made to an existing antenna, unless

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City of Menlo Park, CA § 16.93.020

MENLO PARK CODE

§ 16.93.040

the addition, change or modification is in conformity with this chapter, the applicable building codes and the use permit granted for such antenna, if any.

(Ord. 742 § 2 (part), 1987; Ord. 786 § 10, 1988)

Dish antennae greater than five feet (5') in diameter or twenty (20) square feet in area may be allowed in any zoning district provided a use permit is obtained therefor from the planning commission, in accordance with Chapter 16.82 of this title, and such antennae are screened from view from the adjacent properties. No use permit for a dish antenna shall be denied except for reasonable health, safety, or aesthetic considerations which are clearly articulated and defined by the planning commission or City Council at the time of denial. (Ord. 742 § 2 (part), 1987)

Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, all applicable state and/or federal requirements shall be met.

(Ord. 742 § 2 (part), 1987)

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