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The following Ordinance was offered by Supervisor
Paino who moved its adoption:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, pursuant to the
authority conferred by the laws of the State of New York
as follows:
Section 1. The Town of Wappinger Zoning Ordinance
adopted March 10, 1980, and amended from time to time is
further amended as follows:
A new Section 415.4 is hereby added to the Zoning
Ordinance as follows:
415.4 Satellite Dish Antennas
415.41 In Residential Zones
The use of satellite dish antennas shall be allowed
in all residential zones within the Town of Wappinger,
subject to building permit process, provided they meet
the following requirements:
a. There shall not be more than one (1) such
antenna allowed on any lot.
b. Such antenna shall be properly mounted, anchored
and grounded as determined by the Building Inspector.
C. The construction and installation of such antennas
shall conform to all applicable building codes and other
regulations and requirements.
d. Subject to the provisions contained herein, such
antennas shall be located only in the rear yard of any lot.
If a usable signal cannot be obtained in the rear yard,
the antenna may be located in the side yard of the property
subject to the requirements contained in this ordinance.
e. Such antennas shall be designed and located to
minimize visual impact on adjacent property and roadways.
The color and construction of the antenna shall be
compatible with its surroundings.
f. A landscaped evergreen planting screen or fence
shall be provided for any ground -mounted antenna to screen
it from view of adjacent lots and public view.
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g. Such antenna shall not be more than twelve (12)
feet in diameter, and the uppermost part of any such
ground -mounted antenna shall not exceed thirteen (13)
feet above grade level.
h. Wiring between a ground -mounted antenna and a
receiver shall be placed beneath the surface of the ground.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon adoption, posting and publication as
prescribed by Town Law.
Seconded by: Councilman Farina
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
Adopted: April 20, 1987