Sec. 4-208. Special Construction; Section 3108, Telecommunications and Broadcast Towers

Section 3108.3 is added to read as follows: "Antennae." No satellite dish antennae greater than twenty-four (24) inches in diameter or twenty-five (25) inches in length, fifteen (15) inches in width and ten (10) inches in height may be installed or erected without obtaining a building permit, except as provided in this Section. An application for a permit shall be accompanied by detailed drawings of the antenna structure and methods of anchorage. All connections to a roof shall be properly flashed to maintain water tightness. All antennae must meet manufacturers' specifications, be of noncombustible and non-corrosive materials, and be erected in a secure, wind-resistant manner. An electrical permit shall be required for all installations in accordance with the requirements of Subtitle 9 of the County Code. A satellite dish antenna which is designed to be installed on a flat roof may be installed or erected without obtaining a building permit under the following conditions:

Section 3108.4 is added to read as follows: "Grounding." Towers shall be permanently and effectively grounded according to Subtitle 9 of the County Code entitled "Electricity."