EVALUATION GUIDELINES FOR:
DBS TELEVISION DISHES,
TOWERS & OTHER ANTENNAS
Rule Adopted: April 21, 1997
Rule Revised: February xx, 2003

ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE PHILOSOPHY:
Federal Communications Commission Rules give each homeowner the right to receive television through Direct Satellite Broadcast (DBS) systems. The goal of the Architectural Committee is NOT to prohibit satellite dishes or the reception of satellite signal. Our goal is to maintain our architectural standards by making these dishes as unobtrusive as possible, while ensuring that the homeowner receives a quality satellite signal.

The Architectural Committee requires that each DBS dish be placed in a location that is the least visible from the front of the residence. The specific location for this dish will vary based on the orientation of the home in respect to the DBS satellite. The preferred location is on the back corner of the home.

IMPORTANT HOMEOWNER’S NOTE: Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) installation contractors are typically paid a “flat rate” to install systems. In many cases, unless otherwise instructed by the homeowner, they minimize their installation costs (cable and labor) by installing the dish directly above the existing Cable TV entrance point. In almost all cases, this entrance point is on the side of the home near the front of the building. ARCHITECTURALLY, THIS IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE LOCATION FOR THE SATELLITE DISH.

The DBS dish must point directly at the satellite. However, the required elevation (Dish Network: 48 degrees, Direct TV: 54.4 degrees) allows significant flexibility in the location of the DBS Dish.

The basic installation package from satellite providers, Direct TV and Dish Network, includes, at least, 120 feet of RG6 cable. It is your responsibility as a homeowner to insist that the dish be located in an approved location and that cables be neatly routed. This cost is included by both companies as part of their basic installation package and can be provided at no additional charge to the homeowner.

To expedite DBS installation:
• DBS dish(es) may be installed on the back or the back corner of the home without prior Architectural Committee Approval.
• Mounting of the DBS dish on the side of the home, forward of the center ridgeline requires prior written Architectural Committee Approval.
• Mounting of the DBS dish on the front of the home, on fences, or on structures in front of the residence fence is prohibited unless the homeowner can demonstrate that this is the only location suitable for satellite reception. Prior written Architectural Committee Approval is required.

All other types of antenna or tower installations require prior Architectural Committee Approval.

SPECIFIC COMMITTEE RULES:
Restriction Section 3.01/3.01 is specific about towers and antennas. IT SHOULD BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY. This section describes in detail the guidelines that must be followed by the Architectural Committee in reviewing this improvement. Thus:
• Except as noted below, no antenna or tower may extend above the roofline of the residence.
• Radio Towers and similar structures must be located to the rear of the rear wall of the residence. They may not be taller than the roofline of the residence.
• FCC regulations cover the construction of small “dish” antennas for television reception:
• A television “dish” antenna must not exceed one meter in diameter at its widest point.
• The antenna must be placed in a location to minimize its visibility from the front of the residence. Typically, this placement will be behind the roof ridgeline or center point of the residence. The Architectural Committee will insist that the least visible location be used that allows capture of the satellite or television signal. The preferred location is on the rear corner of the home. See homeowner’s note above.
• Antennas must be of a non-gloss neutral color.
• Antenna lead-in cables must be located and/or painted to minimize their visibility.


REQUIRED SUBMISSIONS:

DBS DISHES:
• DBS dish(es) may be installed on the back or the back corner of the home without prior Architectural Committee Approval.
• Mounting of the satellite dish on the side of the home, forward of the center ridgeline requires prior written Architectural Committee Approval.
• Mounting on the front of the home, on fences, or on structures in front of the residence fence is prohibited unless the homeowner can demonstrate that this is the only location suitable for satellite reception. Prior written Architectural Committee Approval is required.
ALL OTHER TYPES OF ANTENNAS AND TOWERS:
• All improvements require Architectural Committee approval PRIOR to construction or modification!
• The following must be submitted:
• A site plan showing SPECIFIC location on the lot or building, including the building footprint.
• A plan, brochure, or specific description including dimensions. If a tower is being constructed this description shall also show the specific height of the tower.
• Specific information showing construction materials and color shall be provided.
• Samples of materials must be submitted upon request.

KNOWN REGULATIONS BY OTHER AGENCIES:
• May be subject to: FCC, Setbacks, Easements, Drainage


This Rule revised and adopted February xx, 2003 by the Springbrook Owners Association, Architectural Committee.