Laguna Beach

Dish Antennas Need City Permits: Laguna Beach residents who want to put up a satellite dish, TV or radio antenna must first seek permission from the city’s Department of Community Development. Antennas higher than 20 feet above ground also require a conditional use permit, said Dee Dillon, a department zoning aide. Although applicants with antennas less than 20 feet high do not require a use permit, all structures, regardless of size, must first be put to a public hearing, she said. Antennas in backyard areas are not exempt. Also, antennas with foundations require building permits before construction can begin. For more information, call the Laguna Beach Community Development Department at 497-3311.