14-14-116 SATELLITE TELEVISION ANTENNAS
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The official Bountiful code is at https://www.bountiful.gov/197/Land-Use-Code.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
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A. Definitions. See Chapter 3 of this Title for the following definitions:
“COMMERCIAL SATELLITE ANTENNA” “MINOR SATELLITE ANTENNA “ “HEIGHT OF ANTENNA “
B. Permit Required.
1. It shall be unlawful for any individual, firm, partnership, or corporation to install, construct, reconstruct, or materially alter a commercial satellite television antenna without first obtaining a building permit from the City of Bountiful.
Application for a building permit for a commercial antenna structure shall be
accompanied by construction drawings showing the proposed method of
installation, and a plot plan showing the proposed location of the antenna upon
the lot or property.
C. Standards for Residential and Institutional Districts.
1. All commercial satellite antennas shall be subject to the following provisions:
a. On interior lots, a commercial satellite television antenna:
(1) Shall not exceed a height of twenty (20) feet measured from the
highest point of the antenna to the ground.
(2) Shall be located in the rear or side yard.
(3) Shall be located no closer to a public street than the main building on a lot or parcel that has a reduced front yard setback.
(4) Shall be located at least five (5) feet from any rear or side property line.
b. On corner lots, a satellite antenna:
(1) Shall not exceed a height of twenty (20) feet measured from the highest point of the antenna to the ground.
(2) Shall not be permitted within the front yard, or the side yard that fronts upon a public street.
(3) Shall be located at least five (5) feet from any rear or side property line that is adjacent to the adjoining lot.
D. Standards for Commercial and Industrial Districts. Any commercial satellite antenna installed, located, constructed, reconstructed, or materially altered as provided in this Section, shall be subject to the following provisions:
1. The antenna shall not exceed a height of twenty (20) feet if mounted on the ground.
2. The antenna shall not be located closer than fifteen (15) feet to any public street.
3. The antenna shall not be located closer than ten (10) feet to any residential property line.
4. If used for advertising purposes, the antenna shall not be installed on any floor and shall be deemed a sign governed by the sign regulations as provided in this Title.
5. If an antenna is proposed to be mounted on the roof of a building the antenna shall:
a. Not exceed the height limit established for the zone in which it is located.
b. Not be used for any advertising purposes.
c. Be screened from public view as per the requirements of this Title.
6. If an antenna is proposed to be located in any landscaped area, the antenna shall:
a. Be located so as not to create any traffic safety or vision problems.
b. Be screened by shrubs and/or other landscaping features.
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