D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-C1305

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 11-C1305 - BUILDING-MOUNTED ANTENNAS

1305.1

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

(a) The top of the antenna shall not extend above the top of the wall, or roof of the building or structure to which it is mounted;

(b) 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;

(c) An antenna shall be constructed of materials and colors that blend with the surroundings to the greatest practical extent or shall be screened and/or painted to blend with the surface to which the antenna is attached;

(d) A building-mounted antenna placed on a penthouse or rooftop structure with a rooftop outdoor recreation space shall be secured from unauthorized access for a minimum vertical distance of ten feet (10 ft.); and

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

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

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

1305.2

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

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-C1305

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447 (9/6/2016); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 13834 (12/24/2021)