In article .net, "Dwight
Stewart" writes:

In the end, I personally think all this is
the result of cable companies pushing for the removal of television antennas
in exchange for reduced rates on the installation of cable wiring in new
housing developments.

This is precisely the reason why the federal preemption against TV antenna
restrictions was enacted. There was proven to be widespread collusion of cable
TV companies and developers across the country. The cable companies would
prewire the developments for little or no charge. In exchange, the developers
were required to restrict the installation of antennas or satellite dishes.
Illegal restraint-of-trade.