In addition to any other requirements of this article, the following shall be applicable to the installation of electric and communication distribution system of all utilities.
(a) Every permanent extension of any distribution lines, circuits, and systems and any service lateral providing permanent electric power service, communications service or other associated utility services shall be installed underground for:
(1) Any new installation of buildings, signs, street lights or other structures where the service lateral is street fed;
(2) Any new subdivision or home;
(3) Any new development or industrial park containing new commercial or industrial buildings.
(b) Any permanent replacement, relocation or reconstruction of more than four hundred yards of any distribution line, circuit or system of any such utility and any service lateral shall be installed underground when for or made in connection with street paving, street widening, public utility installation and other such projects. Such requirements may be waived by the Planning Commission when it is not technically or economically feasible, subject to final approval by City Council.
(c) Wherever any part or portion of the distribution system of any such utilities in an area of this Municipality is now located underground, such part or portion shall remain underground and any replacement, relocation, reconstruction, repair and extension thereof shall be installed underground.
(Passed 4-19-10.)