Wireless communications antenna, building mounted.
San José Municipal Code § 20.200.1420
in effectA "wireless communication antenna, building mounted" is an antenna and associated mechanical equipment that is used for a wireless communications network and is: 1. Mounted to an existing building or structure; and a. The antenna and its related building alterations both meet one of the following criteria: i. They project no more than ten feet above the building surface on which the antenna and related building alterations are installed or located; or ii. They project no more than ten feet plus an additional foot of height for every ten feet that the antenna is set back from the building parapet to a maximum height of fifteen feet; or 2. The antenna and its associated mechanical equipment is attached to an existing monopole or other utility structure with no increase to the overall height of either the monopole or other utility structure. (Ords. 26248, 27468.)
Source: San José Municipal Code (Municode library)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinancesFetched: 7/25/2026