§ 40.1-4. Distribution lines to be placed underground.

All poles, towers, wires, lines, cables, conduits, pipes, mains and appurtenances used or intended to be used to distribute any service such as electric current, telephone, telegraph, cable television, traffic control, fire alarm, police communication, gas, water, steam or petroleum, whether or not on the streets, alleys or other public places of the city, shall, after the effective date of this chapter [September 6, 1985], be installed below the surface of the ground or below the surface in the case of bridges and elevated highways if such poles, towers, wires, lines, cables, conduits pipes, mains and appurtenances are located in an underground utilities district and are to be relocated and are within an area, the length of which is the length of a block or five hundred (500) feet, whichever is the lesser; or an extension of service which would involve installation of new poles whether located in an underground utilities district or not; provided that:

(1)

Equipment such as electric distribution transformers, switch-gear, metal pedestals, telephone pedestals, terminals and other similar equipment, which is normally installed above ground in accordance with accepted utility practices for underground distribution systems may be so installed.

(2)

Aboveground facilities existing as of the effective date of this chapter may be repaired provided such repair does not involve relocation.

(3)

Temporary aboveground facilities required for construction purposes will be permitted.

(4)

All such facilities installed underground shall be performed in accordance with accepted standards of utility practice for underground construction.

(5)

Facilities may be installed above ground upon approval of city council if such facilities are being relocated as part of a road construction or similar project in which governmental units are participants.

(Ord. No. 3366-85)

(Ord. No. 3366-85)