O-521-89 ORDINANCE NO. 521-89
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 506(c) (1) AND SUB-PARAGRAPHS
(1) THROUGH (8) OF SECTION 516(c) OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 270; AUTHORIZING COMMERCIAL DISH
ANTENNAE; LIMITING LOCATION AND DIMENSIONS THEREOF; PROVIDING
MEANS OF MEASURING; REQUIRING SCREENING, LANDSCAPING AND
LIMITING COLORS THEREOF; RENUMBERING PARAGRAPHS; PROVIDING FOR
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Section 506(c) (1) of MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
Zoning Ordinance No. 270 , reads as follows :
"Are approved by the Civil Aeronautics Administration
of the United State Department of Commerce. "
Section 2. Said Section 506(c) (1) shall stand amended to
read as follows :
(1) Are approved by:
a. The Federal Aviation Administration;
b. The Federal Communications Commission,
Section 3. Section 516(c) , Sub-Paragraphs 1 through
8, inclusive, of Miami Shores Village Zoning Ordinance No. 270
reads as follows :
(1) Location. Private, noncommercial dish antennae are
permitted in Miami Shores Village provided they are
located in the rear yard with a minimum rear setback
at least equal to the antennae height, which in no
event shall be less than five (5) feet, and provided
they do not encroach on any other required side set-
backs for the district in which located.
(2) Dimensions . The height of dish antennae shall not
exceed sixteen (16) feet, with a diameter not in
excess of twelve (12) feet.
(3) Screening. Dish antennae shall be screened by land-
scaping to obscure same at ground level when viewed
from abutting property.
(4) Number. Only one (1) dish antenna shall be allowed
for a single-family residence or townhouse unit.
(5) Anchorage. All dish antennae shall be anchored se-
curely to the ground in compliance with requirements
of the South Florida Building Code relative to
structures .
(6) Permit required. No dish antennae shall be erected
except on the basis of a permit issued by the Miami
Shores Building and Zoning Department, and the appli-
cation for said permit shall be accompanied by a site
plan showing the type, color and proposed location
and landscaping to be installed.
(7) Maintenance. Dish antennae and related appurtenances
must be maintained in good and operable condition,
and the surrounding landscaping shall likewise be
continuously maintained for the intended screening
purpose.
(8) Definition.
a. Dish antenna (earth station) means a dish antenna
intended for the purpose of receiving communication
from orbiting satellites and other extraterrestrial
sources , a low-noise amplifier (L.N.A. ) which is
situated at the focal point of the receiving
component for the purpose of magnifynig and trans-
ferring signals , a coaxial cable for the purpose of
carrying signals to the interior of a building, or
a combination of any of these elements .
b. Dish antenna height means the distance measured
vertically from the bottom of the base (at ground
level) which supports the dish antenna to its
highest point when positioned for operation.
Section 4. Said Section 516(c) , Sub-Paragraphs 1 through 8,
inclusive, shall stand amended to read as follows :
(c) A dish antenna, as hereinafter defined, when constructed
in accordance with the following criteria:
1. Definitions .
a. Dish antenna (earth station) .means a dish antenna
intended for the purpose of receiving communications
from orbiting satellites and other extraterrestrial
sources , a low-noise amplifier (L.N.A. ) which is
situated at the focal point of the receiving compon-
ent for the purpose of magnifying and transferring
signals , a coaxial cable for the purpose of carrying
signals to the interior of a building, or a combina-
tion of any of these elements .
b. Dish antenna height means the distance measured verti-
cally from the bottom of the base (at ground level)
which supports the dish antenna to its highest point
when positioned for operation.
2. Location.
a. Ground mounted.
(1) Residential dish antennae must be located in the
rear yard, except, as provided for under 2(b) (3)
of this section. The minimum rear setback must
be at least equal to the antenna height, which
in no event shall be less than five (5) feet, and
provided they do not encroach on any other re-
quired setbacks in a residential district. Dish
antennae shall be excluded from the 15 foot setback
requirement from the main building.
(2) Commercial or non-commercial dish antennae,
that is , those other than residential, may be ground
mounted, provided they comply with setbacks in
district they are located in and other provisions
of these ordinances .
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b. Roof mounted
(1) Single family residential roof-mounted dish
antennae shall not be permitted.
(2) Commercial dish antennae may be mounted on a
commercial structure with a minimum setback from
the building perimeter at the roof not less than
the total height of the installed antennae.
(3) Non-commercial dish antennae, including
condominium structures , may be roof mounted with
a minimum setback from the building perimeter
at the roof not less than the total height of
the installed antennae.
3. Dimensions . The height of a dish antenna shall not
exceed sixteen (16) feet, with a diameter not in excess
of twelve (12) feet. Where a dish antenna is erected
on the roof the height thereof shall not exceed
sixteen (16) feet from the roof structure where situated.
4. Screening and Color.
a. Ground mounted.
Where permitted, dish antennae shall be screened
by landscaping and maintained to obscure same at
ground level when viewed from abutting property
and the public streets .
b. Roof mounted.
Where permitted, shall be screened in a manner so
as to preclude observation of the antennae from
ground level, and must be harmonious with the
existing structure as per intent of Sec. 523 .
c. All dish antennae shall be neutral in color.
5. Number. Only one (1) dish antenna shall be allowed for
a single-family residence or townhouse unit.
6. Anchorage. All dish antennae shall be anchored securely
to the ground, or, in the case of commercial antennae, roof
structure, in compliance with requirements of the South
Florida Building Code relative to structures .
7. Permit required. No dish antennae shall be erected
except on the basis of a permit issued by the Miami
Shores Building and Zoning Department, and the appli-
cation for said permit shall be accompanied by a site
plan showing the type, color and proposed location and
landscaping to be installed.
8. Maintenance. Dish antennae and related appurtenances
must be maintained in good and operable condition,
and the surrounding landscaping shall likewise be
continuously maintained for the intended screening
purpose.
Section 5 .
This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED ON THE FIRST READING this 21st day Of Februaz:y 1989.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON SECOND READING this 7th day of
March 1989.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Village Council of Miami Shores
Village, Florida, by a unanimous —vote at its regular
meeting of March 7th 1989.
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ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM
Deputy Clerk Village Attorney