Satellite dish approval needed?

I'm not at home with my "HOA bible" so I was hoping someone could answer this question...can I have a Direct TV dish put up without HOA approval? Only a small one.

Thanks for any help!

 

Yes. HOA's are not allowed to prevent homeowners from putting up dishes. We have one on the front of the house on our street.

 

You do not need approval.
HOA prefers it be placed out of sight but if you get the best signal by placing it out front then by all means that's where you put it. FCC regulations state you have to right to put it wherever you see fit for the best reception.
FYI mine is right out front.

 

Tigger is right, in accordance with the Telecommunications Act of 1996, antennas and satellite dishes not larger than 1 meter (39") are permitted as a matter-of-right. No application is required for these sized dishes.

Here are the satellite dish HOA specifics:

1. All dishes must be 1 meter or less in diameter.
2. Based on the required positioning to receive transmissions, dishes should be placed in an inconspicuous location. They should not be placed in areas where they would constitute a safety hazard.
3. Per the Act, dishes are limited to a max height of 12 feet above the roof line.
4. All wiring must be properly secured. In some instances, wiring may be required to be concealed.
5. Dish colors should remain as purchased. Preferred colors are black, gray, tan and other neutral tones. Where other color options exist, they should complement the color of the house to which the dish is attached. IE: Roof or siding color
6. Other than brand name, commercial advertising on the dish is prohibited
7. Landscape planting is recommended to screen a dish from view if it is placed in a visible location on the ground.
8. Dishes must be placed on the homeowners property, not in common areas.

If you're planning on one of the other types of service, that require a dish that is greater than 1 meter (39") in diameter, you have to apply to the Modifications Subcommittee showing location, etc.

Hope this helps.



Neil Z.
Resident since 1999

 

Actually, it's the Telecommunications Act of 1994, not 1996--to be picky.




Robzilla
"Whoa no. There goes Tokyo."

 

Uh, actually, it very much is the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Perhaps you are thinking of the UK with does have such an act in 1994?

http://www.fcc.gov/telecom.html

and for those of you interested in FCC regulations for DBS, internet and OTA antennas, this OTARD page tells you everything you need to know:

http://www.fcc.gov/mb/facts/otard.html