a. Utility poles may be placed in such streets as the Director prescribes and shall be located thereon in accordance with the directions of the Director of Public Works. Such poles shall be removed or relocated as the Director from time to time directs. Where utility easements exist at the rear of lots, poles shall be located in such easements, if, in the opinion of the Director, it is feasible to do so.
b. No person shall erect either poles or wires for telephone, telegraph or power distribution purposes on the following streets: Michigan Avenue from Division Street to Washington Avenue; Capital Avenue from the Battle Creek River to the right of way of the Grand Trunk Western Railroad Company; and McCamly Street from the Battle Creek River to Hamblin Avenue.
For the purpose of conveying its police and fire alarm wires, the City reserves the right and shall have the privilege of occupying one duct in each conduit now constructed or which may hereafter be constructed for conducting telephone or telegraph wires or cable within the City. The City may also string such wires upon any poles now erected and in place or which may be hereafter erected and placed within the City for the same purpose, all of which shall be without cost to the City. Free access to all manholes shall be available to all duly authorized agents and employees of the City. (Adopting Ordinance)
c. A person who violates this section is responsible for a Class E Municipal civil infraction and shall be subject to the civil fines provided in Section 202.98.
(Ord. 11-95. Passed 5-16-95.)