PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 1919 M STREET, N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 DA 97-1841 News media information 202/418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202/418-2830 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov CABLE SERVICES ACTION August 28, 1997 PETITION FILED SEEKING DECLARATORY RULING THAT CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS OF A TOWNHOME CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION ARE PREEMPTED BY THE COMMISSION'S OVER-THE-AIR RECEPTION DEVICES RULE The Commission has received a Petition for Declaratory Ruling from James Sadler asking the Commission to determine whether the Chatsworth Country Townhomes Association's (Chatsworth) covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&R's) requiring prior approval for installation and specifying placement of television antennas and satellite dishes are preempted by Section 1.4000 of the Commission's rules. The Petition alleges that the Chatsworth CC&R's violate the Commission's rule prohibiting restrictions that impair installation, maintenance or use of over- the-air reception devices (satellite dishes and antennas). Chatsworth is located in Chatsworth, California. The Petition is available for public inspection in the Cable Services Bureau Public Reference Room: 2033 M Street, N.W., Room 333 Washington, D.C. 20554 (202) 418-7092 Copies of the Petition and other pleadings are available for purchase from: ITS, Inc. 1231 20th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 202-857-3800 (202) 857-3805 facsimile http://www.itsi.com Parties may file responses to the Petition on or before September 29, 1997 and replies on or before October 14, 1997. Please place the case identifier, CSR-5074-O, on all filings. An original and two copies of all pleadings should be addressed to: Office of the Secretary Federal Communications Commission 1919 M Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 Attn: Cable Services Bureau One copy of each pleading must also be served on all parties. Media Contact: Morgan Broman, (202) 418-2358 Cable Services Bureau Contact: Eloise Gore, (202) 418-1066 -- FCC --