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Antenna (Non Commercial)
RESIDENTIALLY ZONED DISTRICTS - AMATEUR RADIO EQUIPMENT AND TV ANTENNAS.
Amateur radio equipment, including ham radio and CB equipment and personal use TV antennas, shall be allowed in the residential zoning districts if they comply with the following regulations:

In the residential districts, a Special Exception must be obtained from the Board of Adjustment for any antenna facility which does not comply with the regulations in this Section;

An antenna facility, exclusive of the height of any antenna or mast, shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height. Provided, however, that an antenna facility shall be permitted additional height at the ratio of one added foot in height for each additional foot of setback beyond the minimum setback required of an accessory building in the zoning district regulations contained in § 5.5: Accessory Building Regulations. Regardless of the above, the maximum height for a tower permitted in any residential district shall be sixty-five (65) feet unless a Special Exception is approved by the Board of Adjustment;

The height of an antenna, including the height of any antenna facility to which they may be fastened or attached shall not exceed sixty-five (65) feet in height unless a Special Exception is approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment;

An antenna not fastened to an antenna facility shall not exceed fifty (50) feet without a Special Exception approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment, except for an antenna which does not extend more than eight feet above a building on which it is mounted;

Lights.
No auxiliary or outdoor lighting shall be allowed on antenna facilities located on residentially zoned property except such lights or lighting as may be required by the Federal Aviation Administration or the Federal Communications Commission;

Construction Standards.
A building permit must be obtained prior to the construction and/or installation of an antenna facility. Antenna facilities must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations or under the seal of a registered professional engineer of the State of Texas. Regardless of the above, all such antenna facilities must meet the Electronic Industries Association Standard EIA-222-D, Structural Standards for Steel Antenna Towers and Antenna Supporting Structures and the Building Code;

Maintenance.
Antennas and/or antenna facilities obviously not in use or obviously in need of maintenance as determined by the Building Official, shall be removed or brought into compliance within thirty (30) days following notice given by the Building Official. This shall not preclude immediate action by the City Manager to safeguard life, limb, health, property, and public welfare;

Antennas on Multifamily Property.
No permit shall be issued for the installation of an antenna facility on a multifamily structure or property unless a notarized statement of permission from the owner is presented to the building department;