(a) All distribution wires and cables including electrical distribution and telephone and cablevision wires and cables, and those wires and cables used for street lighting, shall be installed underground in accordance with standards and regulations promulgated by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio and by the public utility supplying such service. The Planning Commission may waive in whole or part the above requirements where a strict application thereof would result in excessive removal of trees or for other aesthetic reasons.
(b) Where practicable, utilities such as electrical distribution and telephone and cablevision wires and cables shall be placed within the public road right of way or within designated utility easements centered along rear and/or side lot lines.
(Ord. 95-35. Passed 11-20-95.)