Westchester Gardens Owners· Mount Vernon, New York
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Community Rules, Architectural & Enforcement Policies · Sec. House Rule (14) · Page 1
Blanket ban, sub-1-meter size cap, or prior approval requirement on satellite dishes or antennas is preempted by federal FCC OTARD regulations.
Operative Clause · Sec. House Rule (14) (Page 1)
“Prohibition of Exterior Radio or Television Aerials — No radio or television aerial shall be attached to or hung from the roof or exterior walls of a building.”
Why It’s Flagged
47 C.F.R. § 1.4000 (OTARD Rule)
The FCC Over-the-Air Reception Devices rule (47 C.F.R. § 1.4000) preempts community association restrictions that prohibit, require prior architectural approval for, or impose sub-1-meter (39.37-inch) diameter caps on the installation, maintenance, or use of antennas and satellite dishes 1 meter or less in diameter situated on property within the exclusive use or control of the owner/tenant.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
Provided that this restriction shall not prohibit or require prior approval for any owner or occupant installing an antenna or satellite dish of one meter (39.37 inches) or less in diameter within areas under the owner's or occupant's exclusive use or control, in accordance with FCC OTARD regulations (47 C.F.R. § 1.4000).
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4 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
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Potential Issue Surfaced in Initial Scan
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Website And Records Statutory & Governance Exposure
Rules & Policies
STATUTORY GAP
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Leasing And Rental Statutory & Governance Exposure
Rules & Policies
STATUTORY GAP
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Pickup Truck & Work Vehicle Parking Restriction Conflict
Rules & Policies
HIGH LEGAL RISK
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Parking And Vehicles Statutory & Hierarchy Conflict
Rules & Policies
HIGH LEGAL RISK
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