A. Permitted: Essential services extending from the system to serve en route parcels of land abutting a public right of way or easement are not subject to yard or setback regulations, zoning certificates, other than the approval of the owner.
B. Buildings And Structures: Essential services buildings and structures shall not be located less than fifty feet (50') from any lot line. This subsection shall be considered a variance to permit a lot area less than the minimum required for the district in which such building structure is located. In consideration of an application for a conditional use, the Planning Commission shall find:
1. Landscaping: That the landscape treatment is in keeping with the neighborhood and provides screening where appropriate.
2. Public Hazard Not Created: That the installation is secure from the public and does not create a potential public hazard.
3. Architectural Style: That the building is of an architectural style in keeping with the neighborhood.
4. Access; Parking: That access and parking is adequately provided.
5. Maintenance Program: That the proposed maintenance program of the building, structure, and grounds is in keeping with the neighborhood.
C. Transmission Services: The applicant for such a conditional use shall conform to the following procedures and standards:
1. Procedure For Transfer: Essential service such as high voltage (200 KV or less) electrical power or bulk gas or fuel being transferred from station to station and not intended for en route consumption nor located within highway and street rights of way shall follow the following procedure:
a. Filing Of Maps: The owner shall file with the Zoning Administrator such maps indicating the location, alignment, and type of service proposed as shall be requested.
b. Public Hearing: The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing.
2. Ordinary Service Extensions: It is not intended that the Zoning Administrator shall request maps or filings for ordinary service extensions which would delay by virtue of such filings or town board considerations the services public utilities must immediately provide to customers.
D. Existing Lines Or Facilities; Reconstruction, Relocation:
1. Permit Required: No filing or application shall be necessary under this Section to maintain, reconstruct or relocate existing lines or facilities where the general line and conformation thereof remains essentially the same unless said construction is within the traveled roadway. In such case, the permit shall be obtained from the Zoning Administrator.
2. Emergency Work: Emergency work otherwise requiring a filing or application shall be accomplished provided such filing or application is made as soon thereafter as possible.
E. Location; Construction: Essential services shall be located and constructed at such places and in such manner that they will not segment land of any one farm, and will not interfere with the conduct of agriculture by limiting or interfering with the access to fields or the effectiveness and efficiency of the farmer and farm equipment including crop spraying aircraft. (Amd. Ord., 5-25-1993)