A. A new, or replacement, public utility service entrance installed for permanent use in connection with, or required for, a new building or structure, and the service connections on the property between the utility source and the termination facility on the building or structure shall be placed underground. The owner shall be responsible for making arrangements for such installations and shall perform necessary construction, subject to applicable rules, regulations and tariffs of the utility company.
B. Transformers and other equipment appurtenant to the underground service may be installed aboveground if the Planning Department approves and determines that the equipment will be placed at a location where a minimum impact on the environment will result.
C. Upon application of the owner, the City Manager, or the City Council upon an appeal from an adverse determination of the City Manager, may grant an exception to the requirements of this Section if findings are made, to be placed with the electrical permit, that these requirements, together with the particular circumstances, will require an additional utility pole or otherwise increase or perpetuate visual pollution of the environment.
D. The application shall be in writing and contain a complete statement of all pertinent data, including an accurate sketch showing pertinent property lines, buildings, structures, utility poles and lines.
('65 Code, § 35A-20) (Ord. No. CS-908 § 1; Ord. No. CS-674 § 1; Ord. No. 2006-009 § 22 (part))