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Satellite dishes & antennas in Pingree Grove & Cambridge Lakes

Every rule on this topic across the stack of authorities, in order from highest authority to most local — with any state or federal rule that overrides a conflicting HOA provision flagged.

Overrides that may apply to you

  • Satellite dishes & antennas: If your association restricts satellite dishes & antennas, that restriction may only be limited, not banned under 47 CFR § 1.4000 (FCC OTARD rule). 47 CFR § 1.4000 (FCC OTARD rule) →
Federal

United States (federal)

Federal rules that preempt conflicting state/local/HOA provisions (e.g. the FCC OTARD over-the-air-reception rule). Source →

FCC OTARD — antenna / satellite-dish preemption

The FCC's Over-the-Air Reception Devices (OTARD) rule preempts HOA and municipal restrictions that impair the installation, maintenance or use of covered antennas — including direct-to-home satellite dishes less than one meter (39.37 inches) in diameter — on property within the owner's exclusive use or control. When a proceeding to enforce such a restriction is initiated, the entity seeking to enforce it must suspend all enforcement efforts pending completion of review.

Informational only — not legal advice. These are public rules summarized from the linked sources; they change, and overlapping jurisdictions can disagree. Verify against the linked source and the governing body (the Village, your association, the county) before acting.