THOUSAND OAKS : City May OK Small Satellite Dishes
A neighborhood clogged with satellite dishes no longer has to look like a UFO parking lot.
New technology has produced slender dishes just 18 inches in diameter--a far cry from the portly, 12-foot-wide dishes that once cluttered suburban back yards.
But small as they are, the mini-antennas have attracted a great deal of attention.
At a public hearing Tuesday, Thousand Oaks City Council members will consider relaxing the city’s tough regulations to allow 18-inch satellite dishes in most back yards.
The proposed changes would allow residents to install the mini-dishes without a permit as long as the satellite antenna is not visible from a public road, is not mounted on a roof and does not tower more than six feet above ground level.
Several homeowners’ groups have expressed support for the regulations, which would allow residents to capture clear television reception without blocking scenic vistas.
“I’m very enthused,” Councilwoman Elois Zeanah said. “This is potentially a great opportunity for our citizens and our businesses.”
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