In all subdivisions of ten (10) or more lots the following shall be complied with:
(a) The preliminary plat with respect to any new subdivision shall be submitted to all utility companies servicing the subdivision and the Building Commissioner for their recommendations;
(b) Utility easements ten feet (10 ft.) in width for communication and electric power and street lighting distribution lines and facilities shall be provided on all front lot lines and along certain side or rear lot lines where necessary;
(c) Prior to granting final approval, the developer shall have installed or shall have furnished adequate bond for the ultimate installation to the approval of the Building Commissioner of the following:
(1) Underground communication cables;
(2) Underground distribution cables for power and street lighting from a common distribution system, and the equipment and housing necessary in the operation of the distribution system;
(3) Adequate provision for streetlight lamps and standards in accordance with a design approved by the Planning Commission. The developers shall bear the increase in costs, if any, over the normal mode of construction or communication or electrical lines and facilities, as determined by the telephone or electric company involved in accordance with the rules and regulations of the telephone or electric company involved.
(d) The Planning Commission may recommend a variance from these Regulations when undue hardships would otherwise result from strict compliance. In recommending any variance the Commission shall prescribe only conditions that it deems necessary or desirable for the public interest after finding that there are special circumstances or conditions affecting such property which in the strict application of the provisions of these Subdivision Regulations would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of his land.
(e) Where underground utilities are not required, poles shall be erected for electric lights and telephone lines or other utilities and shall be placed in easements provided along the rear or side lot lines to the approval of the Planning Commission.
(f) Monuments shall be placed in accordance with the requirements of Section 1911.03(e).
(Ord. 7435-01. Passed 2-18-02.)