HomeMy Public PortalAboutORD 84/07ORDINANCE NO. 84 -7
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 83 -1 ,
THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN
DEFINITIONS OF ANTENNA, ANTENNA STRUCTURE,
BROADCAST RECEIVING ANTENNA, COMMUNICATIONS
ANTENNA, MAST AND SATELLITE TELEVISION
ANTENNA SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR GENERAL
PROVISIONS AND REGULATIONS RELATING
TO ANTENNAS AND ANTENNA SYSTEMS; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION
OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. Section IV of Ordinance No.83 -1 relating
to definitions is hereby amended by adding the following defini-
tions:
"Antennas
a. Antenna. A device for radiating and /or receiving
television or radio signals.
b. Antenna structure. An antenna consisting of
two or more radiating elements, generally similar
which are arranged in such a manner as to obtain
direction radiation patterns. It includes any
structural members which are necessary to maintain
the proper electrical relationships between
the radiating elements, including the mast
or other structure used to support the array
as a whole, but does not include the transmission
line which supplies energy to or receives energy
from the array as a whole.
C. Broadcast receiving antenna. An outside antenna
used for the reception of signals transmitted
by stations licensed by the Federal Communications
Commission in the Radio Broadcast Services,
including AM, FM and TV.
d. Communications antenna. An outside antenna
used for the transmission of signals by stations
licensed by the Federal Communications Commission
in the several radio services other than the
Radio Broadcast Services, and /or for the reception
of signals transmitted by such stations.
e. Mast. A pole, or a tower, used to support
a broadcast receiving antenna or a communications
antenna and maintain it at the proper elevation.
f. Satellite television antenna system. A system
of equipment designed to receive satellite
television and radio signals for distribution to
private residences including both single- family
dwellings and multi - family dwellings. Satellite
television antenna system includes the terminology
"Television Dish" or "Television Disc ". Satellite
television antenna system does not apply to
Cable Television Systems which are governed
by separate franchise and Federal regulations."
Section 2. Section X of Ordinance No. 83 -1 relating
to General Provisions is hereby amended by repealing Subsection H
thereof and replacing same in its entirety with Subsection H
set forth below:
"H. Antennas and Antenna Systems /Structures
1. Broadcast receiving antennas or communication
antennas shall be attached to the main building
or structure and shall not extend more than
five (5') feet above the highest portion of
the roof in any zoning district upon site plan
review and approval by the Town Commission
and upon issuance of a building permit by the
Town.
2. Satellite television antenna systems may be
permitted in any zoning district upon site
plan review and approval by the Town Commission
and the issuance of a building permit by the
Town.
3. Satellite television antenna systems shall
not exceed twelve (12') feet in diameter or
width.
4. Satellite television antenna systems shall
be considered as accessory structures and shall
be subject to the applicable site plan review
requirements and regulations of this Zoning
Ordinance.
5. Unless specific approval is granted by the
Town Commission, satellite television antenna
systems shall be ground mounted and located
in such areas as to be screened or buffered
from view from adjacent properties, rights -of -way,
the Intra- Coastal Waterway, and /or the Atlantic
Ocean.
6. There shall not be more than one satellite
television antenna system, broadcast receiving
antenna, or communication antenna per residential
building or condominium association on any
platted lot or parcel.
7. Upon receipt of site plan approval and prior
to the issuance of a building permit for satellite
television antenna, the Town Commission shall
review the installation plans, which plans
must be signed and sealed by a professional
engineer registered in the State of Florida
who shall certify that the proposed satellite
television antenna system is wind resistant
with an ability to withstand winds up to one - hundred
forty (140) miles per hour. The calculations
and said certification by the engineer shall
be submitted along with the plans.
Section 3. If any provision of this Ordinance or
the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall
not affect the other provisions or applications of this Ordinance
which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or
applications and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance
are hereby declared severable.
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Section 4. This Ordinance shall be codified and
made a part of the official Code of Ordinances of the Town
of Gulf Stream, Florida.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately
upon its passage and approval as provided by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON Second READING THIS 14th
DAY OF DPrember , 1984.
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EST:
Deputy Tocb�ler
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