(a) Underground utilities shall be required for all subdivisions within the City of Chillicothe. Unless specific approval is granted by the Planning Commission, all utility boxes shall be located in side or rear yards.
(b) At a minimum, street lights shall be required at all street intersections for all subdivisions within the City of Chillicothe. The Planning Commission may, upon recommendation of the City Engineer, require the Owner/Developer to make adequate provisions for the subsequent placement of additional street lights within the subdivision.
(c) Street lights and all appurtenances thereto shall be installed by the Owner/Developer, and shall be of a type acceptable for cost-effective service as determined by the electric utility providing service to the City. The City Council shall have the authority to assess costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the system to the lots within the subdivision.
(d) Illumination for street lights shall be uniform and shall follow the recommendations of the current Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Handbook. Generally, street lights shall be located not less than 200 feet nor more than 350 feet apart. Lights shall be placed within 200 feet from the closed end of each cul-de-sac, and at each street intersection.
(e) The location of all street lights shall be shown on the street construction plans.
(Ord. 27-11. Passed 3-14-11.)