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Amateur Radio Antennas
A. Authorization of use. 
Amateur radio antennas and amateur radio antenna support structures shall be a use authorized by special exception in the R-C, R-1/2, R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 zoning districts, following review and recommendation by the Planning Commission, provided that the use is an accessory use for a single-family detached dwelling.
B. Sites for amateur radio antenna and amateur radio antenna support structures. 
The applicant proposing an amateur radio antenna or an amateur radio antenna support structure shall be required to demonstrate such proposal's compliance with all of the following:
(1) Amateur radio antennas and amateur radio antenna support structures will not, on a combined basis, exceed 65 feet in height above ground level, measured from the base of the amateur radio antenna support structure or other structure or building to which an amateur radio antenna is attached.
(2) If applicant proposes to construct an amateur radio support structure on a lot having a rear yard, such structure shall be located to the rear of any residential building, and any amateur radio support structure installed on a lot not having a rear yard shall be located on the lot in such a manner so as to minimalize the visual impact of said improvements to the extent possible given the physical features of the lot. Every amateur radio antenna and amateur radio support structure must be located entirely on the same lot as the single-family detached dwelling to which it is accessory.
(3) No more than one amateur radio antenna and amateur radio antenna support structure shall be permitted on any lot.
(4) The setbacks from the amateur radio antenna and amateur radio antenna support structure to any property line or right-of-way shall be the larger of the following:
(a) One hundred percent of the combined height of the amateur radio antenna and amateur radio antenna support structure; or
(b) The minimum setback in the underlying zoning district.
C. Development regulations. 
The construction and/or installation of an amateur radio antenna or amateur radio antenna support structure must be authorized by properly issued building and zoning permits and shall comply with the special development regulations set forth in § 208-115C(2)(b) through § 208-115C(2)(e) and the general regulations set forth in § 208-115D.
See § 208-115.1: Amateur radio antennas for more information.