Crown Harbor Homeowner Association

Satellite Dishes

As passed at the March 28, 2012 Annual Homeowner Meeting, the installation of satellite dishes in Crown Harbor is now defined by an amendment to the CC&Rs. There are two available options: on a weighted stand, and attached to a structure.

On a weighted stand

	Placement In compliance with federal law, without Design Review Committee approval, one satellite dish may be installed on a weighted stand on a Balcony or Patio. A satellite dish may not be placed on a stand in a general common area.
	Notification Though Design Review Committee approval is not required prior to installation, owners must notify the committee of the dish installation within 10 days after installation.
	View obstruction The placement of any object, vegetation, or Improvement that would (or may) obstruct the view, the visual corridors, and/or the open spaces within the Complex is prohibited without prior written approval of: the Association and the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission.

Attached to structure

In compliance with the CC&Rs, satellite dish installation may not penetrate into (or be affixed to) the exterior walls of the Building/Unit, fences, railing, gates, and/or doors that enclose or surround a Patio or Balcony. To do so requires a variance from the Design Review Committee with the following stipulations:

Enlarge	Placement A satellite dish may not be installed in a general common area. One satellite dish may be installed in an exclusive use common area (i.e., on a Balcony or Patio). Before installation to a structure, the location of the dish is specified in an Architectural Variance Request and approved by the Design Review Committee.
	Installations Should be Unobtrusive or Camouflaged To the extent possible, any installation must be camouflaged or located where not observable from the General Common Area and/or the Street.
	Professional Installation Required Transmitting or internet capable satellite dishes must be professionally installed. The Association may ask that the completed installation be reviewed by a licensed contractor.
Enlarge	Penetration Exception With prior written approval from the Association, the Association may allow installations that penetrate into exclusive use common area walls if: The penetrations of the wall for support result in contact with a stud and/or other structural member. All penetrations should be properly sealed to avoid water intrusion and water damage.
Enlarge	Periodic Inspection The Owner will periodically inspect the penetrations and restore any failing sealant.
	Indemnification & Liability Each Owner installing a satellite dish and/or antenna is liable to the Association (and other Owners) for any damage caused by the installation, Maintenance, and/or removal of the satellite dish (or antenna).
	Removal & Restoration In the event of transfer of ownership, the structure should be restored to its original condition. Otherwise responsibility for any damage from the installation, Maintenance, and/or removal of the satellite dish (or antenna) transfers to the new owners and must appear in writing as part of the escrow process.
	View obstruction The erection, construction, Maintenance, or placement of any object, vegetation, or Improvement that would (or may) obstruct the view, the visual corridors, and/or the open spaces within the Complex is prohibited without prior written approval of: the Association and the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission.