1. Underground Installation Required.
A. All utilities lines, except electrical lines of nominal voltage in excess of 15,000 volts, shall be installed underground. The subdivider shall be responsible for making the necessary arrangements with the utility companies for installation of such facilities. Such utility lines shall be installed in such a manner so as not to interfere with other underground utilities. Incidental appurtenances, such as transformers and their enclosures, pedestal-mounted terminal boxes, meters and meter cabinets, may be placed above ground but shall be located so as not to be unsightly or hazardous to the public. The installation of such underground utilities and incidental appurtenances shall be in accordance with all applicable standards and shall be approved by the City Engineer.
B. The Council may waive all or part of the requirements of this section if it is determined that soil, topographical or other conditions make such installations within the subdivision unreasonable or impractical. If overhead utility lines or wires are permitted, they shall be placed in the rear of the lots in residential and commercial zoning districts. Overhead utility lines, when permitted in industrial districts, shall be located as the Council direct.
2. Flooding Protection. Utilities such as gas and electrical systems shall be located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage to the system and the risk associated with such flood damaged or impaired systems.