ANy bylaw to impede the installation of a C-Band in residential areas - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

vondertrenk · 2012-03-04, 03:12 PM

Gent
Do you know if there is any bylaw in Ontario banning the installation of BUDs in Ontario? I am looking to install a 1.8 mt in my backyard.

dirtroad · 2012-03-04, 03:53 PM

Most communities across Canada require building permits for antenna structures including satellite dishes to ensure they are not a hazard to others.
See http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page7393.aspx (put "antenna" in the search window) for info for Ontario.
You will have to check your particular municipal office for your community for bylaws for your particular neighbourhood.
But in short there are many restrictions, but if your neighbours agree to it you may be able to get a zoning variance.

tdti1 · 2012-03-04, 04:50 PM

Check with the city, go to the office and get the documentation. I heard ntraio is very strict unless you live in the bush.

Davage · 2012-03-05, 08:42 AM

I installed a 2.2 Metre (7.5ft Dish) in my back yard a few years ago. The dish is not at all visible from the street, and none of the neighbours have complained at all.

I had checked locally to see if there is any bi-laws against antennas, and I have in writing that there are no restrictions against antennas, just as long as they aren't higher than what it takes to do the job. (I consider my dish to be a satellite signal antenna

) I live in a fairly new (12 year old) subdivision. Within 3 blocks in all directions, I have seen at least 3 other C-Band dishes installed.

Kraven · 2012-03-05, 08:48 AM

Prior to installing the 39” dish I read the town’s bylaws and nothing mentioned a satellite dish or antenna. Apparently using the public park as a washroom is frowned upon so I figured I was safe.

As for the 6 footer, maybe the top 2 feet might be visible over the hedges for 1 neighbour to see… so am considering painting the back of the dish green.

Nothing would suck more than a complaining neighbour

Cheers, K

vondertrenk · 2012-03-05, 06:04 PM

hi there
i checked in the city web sie,even downloaded a specific doc that say "no permission required for any slef stand dish".
i guess a six footer plus two feet above ground in a 21/2 or 3 " mast is still considered a self stand sat dish....
any comment?

Kraven · 2012-03-06, 08:54 AM

In legal terms/defense, when the terminology is vague, ask yourself what would a reasonable person assume? From my point, a self standing dish would be a dish standing on a single pole. But this is my interpretation, and yes am perfectly sane.

Cheers, J

vondertrenk · 2012-03-06, 02:56 PM

Ha, ha, sure you are perfectly sane, however as you said, when the law is vague....
I will consider that a self stand sat dish is made up of a dish mounted in a single pole, as this is the case for almost every comercial sat dish; Bell, Shaw, DN, etc, and nobody seems to complain about it. The fact that the structure is bigger in the case of a 6 footer with a 3' mast, is not subject to interpretations because the bylaw does not mention dish size.
At least this is my interpretation

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dirtroad Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 891	Most communities across Canada require building permits for antenna structures including satellite dishes to ensure they are not a hazard to others. See http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page7393.aspx (put "antenna" in the search window) for info for Ontario. You will have to check your particular municipal office for your community for bylaws for your particular neighbourhood. But in short there are many restrictions, but if your neighbours agree to it you may be able to get a zoning variance. __________________ If Life is a Highway,...then why is there no end to this dirtroad?

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2012-03-05, 08:42 AM	#4
Davage Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 75	I installed a 2.2 Metre (7.5ft Dish) in my back yard a few years ago. The dish is not at all visible from the street, and none of the neighbours have complained at all. I had checked locally to see if there is any bi-laws against antennas, and I have in writing that there are no restrictions against antennas, just as long as they aren't higher than what it takes to do the job. (I consider my dish to be a satellite signal antenna ) I live in a fairly new (12 year old) subdivision. Within 3 blocks in all directions, I have seen at least 3 other C-Band dishes installed.

2012-03-05, 08:48 AM	#5
Kraven Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Shore, QC Posts: 530	Prior to installing the 39” dish I read the town’s bylaws and nothing mentioned a satellite dish or antenna. Apparently using the public park as a washroom is frowned upon so I figured I was safe. As for the 6 footer, maybe the top 2 feet might be visible over the hedges for 1 neighbour to see… so am considering painting the back of the dish green. Nothing would suck more than a complaining neighbour Cheers, K

2012-03-05, 06:04 PM	#6
vondertrenk Rookie Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 25	hi there i checked in the city web sie,even downloaded a specific doc that say "no permission required for any slef stand dish". i guess a six footer plus two feet above ground in a 21/2 or 3 " mast is still considered a self stand sat dish.... any comment?

2012-03-06, 08:54 AM	#7
Kraven Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Shore, QC Posts: 530	In legal terms/defense, when the terminology is vague, ask yourself what would a reasonable person assume? From my point, a self standing dish would be a dish standing on a single pole. But this is my interpretation, and yes am perfectly sane. Cheers, J

2012-03-06, 02:56 PM	#8
vondertrenk Rookie Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 25	Ha, ha, sure you are perfectly sane, however as you said, when the law is vague.... I will consider that a self stand sat dish is made up of a dish mounted in a single pole, as this is the case for almost every comercial sat dish; Bell, Shaw, DN, etc, and nobody seems to complain about it. The fact that the structure is bigger in the case of a 6 footer with a 3' mast, is not subject to interpretations because the bylaw does not mention dish size. At least this is my interpretation