Section 11-C1304. ROOF-MOUNTED ANTENNAS

1304.1 All roof-mounted antennas, except those regulated by Subtitle C § 1306 or exempted by Subtitle C § 1307, shall comply with the following conditions:

(a) Each part of an antenna shall be set back from each edge, excluding party walls, of the roof a minimum distance equal to its total mounted height above the roof;

(b) An antenna may not exceed a total mounted height of twelve feet (12 ft.) above the roof;

(c) Each antenna installation shall be located or screened such that its visibility from public spaces, navigable waterways, historic landmarks, and national monuments is minimized to the greatest practical extent;

(d) An antenna shall be constructed of materials and colors that blend with the surroundings to the greatest practical extent;

(e) Antennas mounted on roofs with outdoor recreation space shall be secured from unauthorized access for a minimum distance of ten feet (10 ft.), by a fence or screen at least five feet (5 ft.) in height; and

(f) Any related equipment cabinet or shelter that is not internal to the building or penthouse shall be:

(1) Constructed of materials and colors that blend with the building or penthouses; and

(2) Located to reduce its visibility from public space to the greatest practical extent.

1304.2 A proposed roof-mounted antenna that does not comply with the above requirements may be permitted through the special exception process set forth in Subtitle C § 1312.

 

 

authority

§ 1 of the Zoning Act of 1938, approved June 20, 1938 (52 Stat. 797, as amended; D.C. Official Code § 6-641.01 (2012 Repl.)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2712 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2).