ANTENNA INSTALLATION - General Guidelines
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The Notification Form must be submitted for Antenna/Dish installation
Residents may install Covered Antennas according to the following rules, provided that these rules do not unreasonably delay Covered Antenna installation, maintenance or use; unreasonably increase the cost of Covered Antenna installation, maintenance, or use; or preclude reception of acceptable-quality signals from Covered Antennas
A. LOCATION
1. Covered Antennas shall be installed solely on a Homeowner’s property, but not on private property maintained as Common area, as defined in the CC&Rs.
2. Television broadcast Covered Antennas must be installed inside a home whenever possible.
3. Covered Antennas shall not encroach upon any Common Area, any other Homeowners property, Common Area airspace, or the airspace of another Homeowners owned area.
4. Covered Antennas shall be located in a place shielded from view from other homes, from streets, or from outside San Ignacio Vistas, Inc. to the maximum extent possible. If Covered Antennas can receive acceptable-quality signals from more than one location, then Covered Antennas must be located in the least visible preferred location. This section does not permit installation on the Common Areas, or private property maintained as a Common Area, even if an acceptable-quality signal cannot be received from an homeowners area.
5. If an installation cannot comply with the previous section because the installation would unreasonably delay, unreasonably increase the cost, or preclude reception of acceptable-quality signals, the Resident must ensure that the installation location is as close to a conforming location as possible. The Association may request an explanation of why the nonconforming location is necessary.
B. INSTALLATION
1. Covered Antennas shall be neither larger nor installed higher than is absolutely necessary for reception of an acceptable-quality signal.
2. All installations shall be completed so that they do not materially damage any property in San Ignacio Vistas, Inc., or void any warranties of San Ignacio Vistas, Inc. or other Residents, or in any way impair the integrity of any building in San Ignacio Vistas, Inc.
3. A Resident is not required to hire a professional antenna installer. However, any installer other then the Resident shall employ qualified personnel to install the Covered Antenna.
a. The purpose of this regulation is to ensure that Covered Antennas are installed in a manner that complies with building and safety codes and manufacturer’s instructions. Improper installation could cause damage to structures, posing a potential safety hazard to association residents and personnel.
4. Covered Antennas must be secured so that they do not jeopardize the soundness or safety of any structure or the safety of any person at or near the Covered Antennas, or cause property damage, including damage from wind velocity.
5. Residents are liable for any personal injury or damage occurring to Common Areas or other Homeowners Property arising from installation, maintenance or use of a Covered Antenna. And shall pay the costs to
a. Repair damages to the Common Area, Homeowners property and any other property damaged by Covered Antenna installation, maintenance or use;
b. Pay medical expenses incurred by persons injured by Covered Antenna installation, maintenance, or use; and
c. Reimburse residents or San Ignacio Vistas, Inc. for damages caused by Covered Antenna installation, maintenance, or use.
6. A resident installing a Covered Antenna shall indemnify San Ignacio Vistas, Inc. against injury or loss caused by the Covered Antenna.
C. MAINTENANCE
1. Residents shall not permit their covered Antennas to fall into disrepair or to become a safety hazard. Residents shall be responsible for Covered Antenna maintenance, repair, and replacement, and the correction of any safety hazard within thirty days after notification of the need for repair.
2. If Covered Antennas detach, residents shall remove the Antennas or repair such detachment within seventy-two hours of the detachment. If the detachment threatens safety, the Association may remove Covered Antennas at the expense of the Resident.
3. Residents shall be responsible for Covered Antenna maintenance if the exterior surfaces of the Covered Antennas deteriorate.
4. If the Resident does not correct a safety hazard within thirty days after notification, the Association may enter onto the property to repair the Covered Antenna. Any repair expense will be charged to the Resident.
5. If a Covered Antenna is not properly maintained, the Resident shall be responsible for any personal injury or property damage to any Common Area or an Homeowners property and shall indemnify the association for any personal injury or property damage.
D. COVERED ANTENNA CAMOUFLAGING
1. Covered Antennas shall be neutral in color or painted to match the color of the structure on which they are installed. (Some manufacturers assert that painting may prevent the reception of an acceptable-quality signal. Residents should make sure that paint will not degrade the signal. )
2. Covered Antennas installed on the ground and visible from the street or other Residents’ property must be camouflaged. A covered antenna preferably should be camouflaged by existing landscaping or screening. If existing landscaping will not adequately camouflage the Covered Antenna, then the Association may require additional camouflage. If the camouflaging will cause an unreasonable cost increase, then the Association has the option to pay for additional camouflaging.
3. Exterior Covered Antenna wiring shall be installed so as to be minimally visible and blend into the material to which it is attached.
SAFETY
Because the Association has a legitimate safety interests in preventing personal injury or property damage occurring due to improper or unsafe Covered Antenna installation, Residents must follow the listed safety guidelines;
A. Covered Antennas shall be installed and secured in a manner that complies with all applicable codes, safety ordinances, county and state laws and regulations, and manufacturer’s instructions. If a Resident must obtain a permit in compliance with a valid safety law or ordinance, then the Resident shall provide a copy of that permit to the Association before installation. The purpose of this rule is to ensure that Covered Antennas are installed safely and securely, and to minimize the possibility of detachment and resulting personal injury or property damage.
B. To prevent electrical and fire damage, Covered Antennas shall be permanently and effectively grounded.
C. To prevent detachment during a storm, Covered Antennas shall be installed to withstand wind speeds of 70 mph