(a)
The exterior color of all utility structures shall be approved by the Chief Building Official or designee prior to installation.
(b) The color and location of all labeling to be placed on the exterior of any utility structure shall be approved by the Chief Building Official or designee prior to the placement of labeling.
(c) All labeling on any single utility structure shall cover a combined area of no larger than one-half (½) square foot.
(d) Electric meters that are to be placed in conjunction with a utility structure installation shall be placed as follows:
(1) Attached to the appropriate utility structure that minimizes visibility from the closest public right-of-way;
(2) Attached to the side of the utility structure and not mounted on top; and
(3) The placement of the meter is to be shown on any electrical permit application that accompanies the proposed utility structure.
(e)
If the utility structure installation requires the installation of a pad affixed to the ground, the pad shall be constructed of concrete as approved by the Chief Building Official or designee.
(f) The exterior of the utility structure shall be maintained to provide a neat and orderly appearance. The owner or user shall keep the exterior painted and graffiti free. Upon notice from the City that the exterior of any utility structure is in need of maintenance, the owner or user thereof shall have fourteen (14) days from receipt of said notice to correct the problem. If correction is not undertaken within fourteen (14) days, the City may cause the correction or repairs to be done. Fees for such correction or repair shall be immediately due and payable to the City. Notice of such assessment shall be given to the owner or user by mailing such notice to the address utilized by the County Treasurer for tax billing purposes. All assessments not paid with in ten (10) days after such mailing shall be certified by the Finance Director to the County Auditor to be placed on the tax duplicate and collected as other taxes are collected. The City may also collect such costs thereof, together with interest, through initiation of a civil action in the appropriate court of law having jurisdiction thereof and seek such additional orders as may be necessary to enforce the provisions of this Section.
(Ord. 57-11. Passed 9-26-11; Ord. 5-16. Passed 2-8-16.)