12.2.204: SECURITY LIGHTING:

Utilities may install an exterior light fixture on an existing electric pole in an existing easement of the City for the purpose of security lighting in accord with policy set forth in the electric service standards manual. (Ord. 98-173; Ord. 01-42)

PART 3 CONNECTION TO AND INSTALLATION OF SYSTEM

SECTION:

12.2.301: Connection To System

12.2.302: Transmission And Distribution Lines; Installation

12.2.303: Distribution Lines; Underground

12.2.304: Electric Distribution Facilities; Compliance With Subdivision Requirements

12.2.305: Cogenerators And Qualified Small Power Producers; Connection To System

12.2.301: CONNECTION TO SYSTEM:

   A.   It shall be unlawful for the owner, lessor, or occupant of any premises within the City to accept service from any electric utility other than Utilities without the express, written consent of the Chief Executive Officer, unless the premises are being so served either on the effective date hereof or at the time of annexation by the City, or without the express provision thereof by an approved annexation agreement.

   B.   The owner or developer of the premises shall notify Utilities when the premises are ready for connection to the electric supply system of the City. No premises shall be supplied with permanent electricity from the electric supply system unless the same shall be designated by official street name and number and the official number shall be placed and maintained conspicuously thereon in accord with the addressing requirements of this Code, and in particular, Building Code provisions pertaining to enumeration. Connections of the premises shall only be performed upon approval by Utilities. Neither the City nor Utilities shall be subjected to any liability for any deficiency or defect which is not discovered by inspection nor shall the owner or developer of the premises be absolved from liability for the deficiency or defect and any resulting damage or from responsibility to correct the deficiency or defect. (Ord. 98-173; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 18-42)

12.2.302: TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION LINES; INSTALLATION:

   A.   Except as otherwise provided in this article, transmission and/or distribution lines shall be installed by means of overhead wires.

   B.   The Chief Executive Officer shall determine the location, direction, type and capacity of all transmission and/or distribution lines. Easements or rights-of-way may be required where deemed necessary by the Chief Executive Officer to ensure the safety or efficiency of the operation or maintenance of the transmission or distribution system. (Ord. 98-173; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 18-42)

12.2.303: DISTRIBUTION LINES; UNDERGROUND:

An underground distribution line shall be installed to a new area, addition, development or subdivision requiring underground utilities as designated by the City and/or the County Planning Commission or as required by this Code, or upon request of the owner or developer of the area, addition, development or subdivision. (Ord. 98-173; Ord. 01-42)

12.2.304: ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES; COMPLIANCE WITH SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS 1 :

No electric distribution facilities shall be laid, placed or installed in any proposed addition or subdivision within the City for service thereto until the addition or subdivision is platted and approved in accord with chapter 7 of this Code; except the Chief Executive Officer may approve the installation of electric facilities after final approval of the final plat, but prior to the recording of the plat, upon the request of the owner subject to an agreement as prescribed by the Chief Executive Officer. (Ord. 98-173; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 18-42)

 

Notes

1	1. Waiver of subdivision requirements may be granted by City Council under the provisions of chapter 7 of this Code.

12.2.305: COGENERATORS AND QUALIFIED SMALL POWER PRODUCERS; CONNECTION TO SYSTEM:

The owner or developer of a cogeneration project who wishes to connect to the electric system shall comply with the policies, rules, and regulations established by the Chief Executive Officer and the electric tariffs as adopted by City Council. (Ord. 98-173; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 18-42)