2705.1 All building mounted antennas, except those regulated by § 2706 or exempted by § 2707, shall comply with the following conditions:

1. (a) The top of the antenna shall not extend above the top of the wall, or roof of the building or structure to which it is mounted;
2. (b) Each antenna installation shall be located or screened such that its visibility from public spaces, navigable waterways, historic landmarks, and national monuments is minimized to the greatest practical extent;
3. (c) An antenna shall be constructed of materials and colors that blend with the surroundings to the greatest practical extent or shall be screened and/or painted to blend with the surface to which the antenna is attached;
4. (d) A building-mounted antenna placed on a roof structure with a rooftop outdoor recreation space shall be secured from unauthorized access for a minimum vertical distance of ten feet (10 ft.); and
5. (e) Any related equipment cabinet or shelter that is not internal to the building or penthouse shall be:
6. (1) Constructed of materials and colors that blend with the building or penthouses; and
7. (2) Located to reduce its visibility from public space to the greatest practical extent.

2705.2 A proposed building mounted antenna that does not comply with the above requirements may be permitted through the special exception process set forth in § 2712.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 34 (January 4, 2008).