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1984: Eldridge council regulates hot tubs and satellite dishes

Compiled by Erin M. Gentz
Posted 10/16/24

Oct. 17, 1984: The Eldridge City Council proposed a new ordinance limiting where satellite dishes could be constructed at residences. “All we want to do is regulate where the dishes can be located, and basically we’re saying they can only be placed in rear yards in residentially zoned areas,” said Eldridge city administrator Don Sandor. The council was also looking at an ordinance requiring protective enclosures or fences for outdoor whirlpools and hot tubs.

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