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Proposed Amendments Related to the East 14 th Street Development Strategy City of San Leandro Zoning Code - Article 16 or with the function of other electronic equipment beyond the property line of the site on which they are situated. J.Evidence of Compliance. The Zoning Enforcement Official may require such evidence of ability to comply with performance standards as he deems necessary prior to issuance of a zoning permit or any other required permit. 4-1672 Earth Station and Microwave Equipment A. Purpose. To ensure that amateur radio antennas and satellite and microwave dish earth stations and equipment do not have an adverse impact on aesthetic values and public safety in residential, commercial, and industrial areas, installation of these earth stations and equipment is governed by the following controls. The intent of these regulations is only to locate such earth stations and equipment where they are least visible from public rights-of-way in the vicinity, while not burdening adjacent property owners with adverse visual impacts. The intent is not to discriminate against dish earth stations in favor of other communications facilities. B. Permit Required. A zoning permit shall be required for the installation of amateur radio antennas, a satellite or microwave-receiving earth station, and a use permit shall be required for the installation of microwave transmitting and relay equipment. In considering a permit application, the Zoning Enforcement Official or Board of Zoning Adjustments shall balance the imposition of all applicable codes, regulations, and standards of the City of San Leandro with the applicant's right to receive satellite transmissions without unreasonable limitations on transmission reception or the imposition of costs which are excessive in light of the purchase cost of the equipment. C.Locational Criteria: Amateur Radio. An amateur radio antenna may be installed on a lot in any district if it complies with the following criteria: 1.Setbacks. Five (5) feet from interior side or rear property line. 2.Maximum Height. Ten (10) feet above the district height limit, provided that additional height may be authorized with a use permit. 3.Surface Materials and Finishes. Highly reflective surfaces shall not be permitted. D.Locational Criteria: Satellite. A satellite earth station may be installed on a lot in any zoning district if it complies with the following criteria: 1.Placement on Lot: The preferred placement of a satellite earth station shall be in the rear yard or interior side yard of a given parcel, no closer than five (5) feet to the side or rear property line, or to the front street- AR.16 Page 18 of 46