[TowerTalk] Thoughts on this

[Roger (K8RI)]

  This is not a legal opinion, but as I read it, the first section lists 
antennas that are not accessory antennas; IOW commercial systems, be 
they transmitting or receiving.  The section 12.1.A.4  (applicability) 
lists Amateur Radio antennas that do not exceed 70 feet as accessory 
structures.

I would assume there are more paragraphs that regulate antennas that are 
not accessory structures and *might* or might not give you and out for 
going higher.  They may be permitted only in specific zoned areas.

Were it me I'd at least check the "Ham Law" reflector and then if 
necessary get a legal opinion.

73

Roger (K8RI)

On 9/3/2010 4:51 AM, Its from Onion wrote:
> This is the only mention of a ham tower in my city.
> Are they saying;
> 1. I can only have a tower 70 feet high?
> 2. Or if I have a business tower the accessory (ham) tower can
> only be 70 feet.
>
> Sec. 12.0.  Accessory antennas.
> This section governs antennas which are accessory to the principal use of a premises. Commercial radio and television transmission antennas, television receiving antennas for cable television systems, telecommunications antennas, and other antennas which constitute a separate business from the principal use of the premises or which are an integral part of the principal use of the premises, are not accessory antennas, and are governed by Article XIV.
> 12.1.Applicability.  Accessory antennas are limited to the following:
> A.   The following antennas which are accessory to residential use are permitted in any residential district:
> 1.   Radio and television antennas, other than parabolic antennas, which do not exceed fifty (50) feet in height and are located on the same premises as the dwelling to which they are accessory.
> 2.   Parabolic antenna greater than two (2) feet in diameter, which is located on the same premises as the dwelling which it serves, subject to the provisions of subsection 12.2.
> 3.   Parabolic antenna less than two (2) feet in diameter, which is attached to the dwelling to which it is accessory and does not extend more than six (6) feet above the roof line of the dwelling.
> 4.   Federally licensed amateur radio station antenna which does not exceed seventy (70) feet in height and is located upon the same premises as the dwelling to which it is accessory.
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