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Home My WebLink About1107ORDINANCE NO. 1107 (1987 Series) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ADDING SECTION 17.16.110 TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE (TITLE 17 SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE) WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and the City Council have held hearings to consider adding a new section to the zoning regulations addressing satellite dish antennas as illustrated on Exhibit "A" in accordance with the California Government Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed zoning text amendment is consistent with the general plan; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment helps promote.the public health, safety, and welfare. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. That the Zoning Ordinance (Title 17 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code) shall be amended as shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part of by this reference. SECTION 2. After City Council review and consideration, the Community Development Director's action to grant a negative declaration pursuant to the City Environmental Procedures and California Environmental Quality Act is hereby affirmed. SECTION 3. A summary of this ordinance, approved by the City Attorney, together with the ayes and noes, shall be published at least five (5) days prior to its final passage in the Telegram- Tribune, a newspaper published and circulated in said city, and the same shall go into effect at the expiration of thirty (30) days after its said final passage. A copy of the full text of this ordinance shall be on file in the office of the City Clerk on and after the date following introduction and passage to print and shall be available to any interested member of the public. 01107 Ordinance No. 1107(1987 Series) Page 2 INTRODUCED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, at its meeting held on the 15th day of December 1987, on motion of Councilwoman Pinard , seconded by Mayor Dunin , and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilwoman Pinard, Mayor Dunin and Councilman Reiss NOES: None ABSENT:Councilmembers Rappa and Settle � 1 "Moo Mayor RON DUNIN ATTEST: City ;Clerk PAM VO , ES APPROVED: —___ City Ad inistrative Officer City Att ney Community Development Director Add a new section addressing satellite dish antennas: 17.16.110 Satellite Dish Antenna A. Purpose To establish regulations which regulate the installation of dish -type satellite antenna to help protect public safety and preserve view corridors and neighborhood character. B. Definition 1. A satellite dish antenna is a device incorporating a reflective surface that is solid, open mesh, or bar - configured and is in the shape of a shallow dish, cone, horn or cornucopia, that is used to transmit and /or receive radio microwave, or other electromagnetic waves between terrestrially and /or orbitally based use. C. Residential Performance Standards The installation of dish -type satellite antenna may be permitted in all residential zones subject to the following criteria: 1. Antenna size: Maximum diameter to be ten feet. 2. Setback: Satellite dish antenna shall not be located in any required setbacks for the underlying zone as indicated in Section 17.16.020. Antennas located outside a street yard setback but between the residence and the street are prohibited. 3. Height: Maximum antenna height to be thirteen feet. All satellite dishes projecting over side.or rear yard fences shall be screened from neighboring properties. E"A" Roof - mounted installations or pole- mounted installations attached to eaves are prohibited except by use permit. Any antenna which may block significant views from neighboring buildings or from public areas shall be subject to architectural review. 4. One dish type satellite antenna is allowed per site. This shall be in addition to normal television and radio antennas. D. Commercial Performance Standards The installation of dish -type satellite antenna may be permitted in the Office, Commercial, and Industrial zones subject to the following criteria: 1. Installation shall be subject to Architectural Review in accordance with the adopted Architectural Review Commission Ordinance and guidelines. The director shall determine, upon receiving a complete application, whether the project is declared minor or incidental or shall be forwarded to the Architectural Review Commission for review. 2. Installations shall not be permitted within streetyard. 3. Installations shall be located so as to minimize visibility from adjoining properties and right -of -way. E. Exceptions Dish -type satellite antenna installations which cannot meet the performance standards included in paragraphs C and D above, may be considered if an administrative use permit is obtained as outlined by Chapter 17.58. Conditions imposed as part of use permit approval would typically include requirements to minimize the visibility of the installation, including blockage of significant public and private views of hillsides, city vistas, or open space areas. Acceptable techniques to reduce the visibility of dish installations include use of alternative materials (wire mesh instead of solid surface), painting the dish in a subdued or natural color, and landscaped screening. F. Open Space /Conservation Standards The installation of dish -type satellite antenna may be permitted in the Open Space /Conservation zone subject to an administrative use permit and subject to Architectural Review in accordance with the adopted ARC ordinance and guidelines. G. Building Permit Required All satellite dish installations require issuance of a building permit. This is to insure that dishes are structurally sound and properly grounded. If allowed by use permit, plans submitted for a building permit for a roof - mounted or pole- mounted installation require certification by a registered engineer. ORDINANCE NO. 1107 s (1988 Series) FINALLY PASSED this 5th day of January , 1988, on motion of Councilwoman Pinard , seconded by Councilman Reiss , and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Pinard, Reiss, Settle, and Mayor Dunin NOES: None ABSENT: Councilwoman Rappa ayor Ron Dunin ATTEST: r City `Clerk Pam Vo oe eG . �� . ,� �� . �u C��