Orinda, California · General provision

Chapter 17.23, Sections 17.23.1-17.23.8

Dimensional standards

Servicing

Geographic extent
Applies to all zoning districts within the city

Extracted standards

11 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.

Design

  • Subdued colors required

    Antennas and appurtenant structural surfaces shall have subdued colors which blend with the surroundings.

Height

Other

  • Building permit required

    A building permit, approved by the Zoning Administrator, is required before a satellite antenna may be installed.

  • Development plan approval required

    The design and location of a satellite antenna are subject to approval by the city to ensure compliance with the standards in this chapter.

  • Maximum antenna dimension12 ft

    The antenna may not exceed twelve (12) feet in any dimension.

  • At least twenty (20) feet from any street property line and ten feet from any interior property line, whichever of subsection (A)(1) or (A)(2) of this section is greater.

  • At least twenty (20) feet from any street property line and ten feet from any interior property line, whichever of subsection (A)(1) or (A)(2) of this section is greater.

  • A satellite antenna may not be installed on a roof.

  • Screening required

    Landscaping or solid screening shall be installed to visually screen the antenna from adjacent public streets, public areas of the site, and adjacent properties. All screening shall be permanently maintained so as to serve the intent of this title.

  • Installation between a bordering public street and on-site principal structures is prohibited.

  • Outdoor wires placement

    Outdoor wires necessary for the operation of the antenna shall be placed underground or attached flush against a building surface. Guy wire installations are prohibited.

From the ordinance

A satellite antenna is permitted in any zoning district, subject to compliance with the following standards: ... Maximum height 12 feet, roof top prohibited, etc.
Chapter 17.23, Sections 17.23.1-17.23.8