Architectural Standards and Guidelines

Amendment 4/14/09

Section 2 ANTENNAS:

Conventional TV antennas are not permitted.

Satellite Antennas: Permitted Antennas: The Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 permits the following antennas:

A) An antenna that is designed to receive direct broadcast satellite service, including direct to home satellite services, that is one meter (39”) or less in diameter.

B) An antenna that is designed to receive video programming services via multi point distribution services, including multi channel, multi point distribution services, instructional television fixed services, and local multi point distribution services, and that is one meter (39”) or less in diameter or diagonal measurement.

C) An antenna that is designated to receive television broadcast signals.

Location: To the extent feasible, antennas should not be visible from the street. The following priorities shall be observed in determining antenna location:

1) Mounted directly on the rear of the house, on a roof plane facing the rear.

2) Mounted on the ground on a pole, an existing other structure, or a tree in the rear yard.

3) Mounted on the side of the house or on a side facing roof plane.

4) If no clear signal may be obtained in any of the above locations, mounted on the ground in the front yard, or on the front plane or front roof plane of the house.

Appearance and Screening: Insofar as possible, the visibility of antennas mounted on the ground should be minimized from the street by use of natural plantings, trees, or shrubs, to the extent they do not compromise the signal reception.

Limited Regulation by the Association: Antennas permitted under this section must be submitted for approval as to type and location. Locations in (3) and (4) are less desirable with (4) being the least desirable. For approval of an antenna in either of these locations, the applicant must furnish evidence that acceptable reception cannot be achieved in a preferred location. Under Federal law, the Association may not further regulate antennas that meet the requirements of this section. Residents are encouraged to use care in the selection and placement of antennas to preserve the appearance standards and character of Ashbrook.