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Adopted: November 20, 2000
Effective: December 21, 2000
1 ORDINANCE NO, Me-l090
2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING
SECTION 19.20,030(3) (ANTENNAS, SATELLITE DISHES AND
3 TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES) OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL
4 CODE (DEVELOPMENT CODE) TO MODIFY DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS.
5 THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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8 amended to modify text related to Antennas, Satellite Dishes and Telecommunications Facilities.
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SECTION 1. Section 19.20.030(3) of the Municipal Code (Development Code) is
Section 19.20.030(3) is hereby amended to read as shown on Exhibit "A", attached hereto and
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AN ORDINANCE , . , AMENDING SECTION 19,20,030(3) (ANTENNAS,
SATELLITE DISHES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES) OF THE SAN
2 ERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE (DEVELOPMENT CODE) TO MODIFY
EVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS,
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1 HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was duly adopted by the Mayor and
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The foregoing ordinance is hereby approved this
20th day of November
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. Bet y Dean Anderson
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PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - 19,20
SECTION 19.20.030
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ANTENNAS.
FACILITIES
SATELLITE
DISHES
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TELECO~CATIONS
All antennas, telecommunications facilities and satellite dishes shall be installed in the
following manner, subject to the appropriate entitlement:
A. EXEMPTIONS
The following installations in residential districts are exempt from the provisions
of this section:
1. The installation of one (1) ground mounted satellite dish antenna in the
rear yard which is less than 10.5 feet in diameter and less than 12 feet in
height;
2. One (1) satellite dish antenna which is less than 24 inches in diameter may
be installed on a building provided that such antenna does not extend
above the eave1ine of said building;
3. Residential single-pole or tower roof or ground mounted television, or
amateur ratio antennas where the boom of any active element of the array
is 30 feet or less and the height does not exceed 75 feet.
B. DIRECTOR REVIEW
The following shall be reviewed by the Director, subject to a Development
Permit:
1. Antennas up to a maximum of 15 feet in height that are mounted on a
building or rooftop and that are screened from view from all adjacent
public rights-of-way.
2. Antennas that are architecturally integrated with a building or structure or
concealed so as not to be recognized as an antenna, such as clock towers,
carillon towers and signs.
3. Antennas mounted on other existing structures including, but not limited
to, water tanks, pump stations, utility poles, ball field lighting where
antenna height does not exceed structure height.
4. Co-location of existing equipment on an existing City-approved support
structure.
5. Modification of existing telecommunications facilities where the physical
area of the reconfigured or altered antenna shall not exceed 25 percent of
the original approval:
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3 or more additional whip antenna (15 feet maximum height);
The reconfiguration or alteration of existing antenna on a single
support structure
Additional dishes up to 4 feet in diameter.
Increased height of an existing antenna up to 75 feet.
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6. Stand-alone monopoles camouflaged as palm trees, pine trees or other
natural objects, within a grouping of similar natural objects.
C. PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW
The following shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission, subject to a
Conditional Use Permit:
1. Increased height of an existing, approved antenna that exceeds 75 feet in
height.
2. New stand-alone monopoles that exceed 75 feet in height.
3. New ground mounted, uncamouflaged monopoles up to 75 feet in height.
4. All other wireless communication facilities, including lattice towers.
5. Placement of an antenna on any building not screened from public view.
6. On residentially designated property that is developed with a legal non-
residential use (e.g., school, church, etc.)
D. DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS
1. The antenna, support structure and associated equipment shall not be
located within any residential land use district except as provided by
Section 19.20.030(3)(A) and 19.20.030(3)(D)(5).
2. A maximum of one (1) satellite dish antenna shall be permitted per lot
except retail locations selling and displaying satellite dish antennas
andlor televisions may have more than one (1) such antenna.
3. No part of any satellite dish antenna shall be located within a required
front yard, side yard, or on the street side yard of a corner lot.
4. No part of any satellite dish antenna shall be located within three (3) feet
of any property line.
5. Associated equipment shall be located within a completely enclosed
structure or otherwise screened from view. Fencing shall be wrought
iron or similar decorative material and shall be consistent with the
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provisions of Section 19.20.030(8). Prohibited fencing includes chain
link, razor wire and barbed wire.
6. The antennae shall be sited to assure compatibility with surrounding
development and not adversely impact the neighborhood.
7. Antennas and support equipment shall be sited to minimize views from
the public rights-of-way. Landscaping may be required to screen the
equipment buildings or support structures from view.
8. If an antenna is attached or integrated into a building, it shall be painted
to match the color of the building andlor covered with similar materials,
subject to approval ofthe Director.
9. If not camouflaged, antenna and monopoles shall be a single, non-glossy
color (e.g., off-white, cream, beige, green, black, or gray).
10. Antenna structures shall conform to Federal Aviation Administration
regulation AC70/7460 latest edition. This may include beacons,
sidelights andlor strobes.
11. The operation of the antennae shall not cause interference with any
electrical equipment in the surrounding neighborhoods (e.g., television,
radio, telephone, computer, inclusive of the City's trunked 800MHz public
safety radio system, etc.) unless exempted by Federal regulation.
12. A support structure may be required to be adequately designed for a co-
location on another company's equipment, of no more than two
companies. If co-location is proposed, the application shall be reviewed
by the Director, subject to a Development Permit.
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