It is the policy of the city of Ely to allow aboveground utilities for the provision of power, telephone and cable services within the incorporated city limits except as provided in titles 9, 11 and 12 of this code, or changes to those designated city codes as may occur from time to time by the city council.
It is also the policy of the city of Ely that companies providing utilities or services from a pole shall be required to meet and confer prior to work beginning on the placement of new poles or replacement of existing poles pursuant to this chapter, that these companies bring forth a comprehensive plan to remove excess poles that are being abandoned in favor of newly constructed or newly placed poles, adding the requirement that all utility companies are required to obtain a building or construction permit prior to work beginning on the replacement of poles or the relocation of existing poles pursuant to title 9 of this code. (Ord. 703, 11-17-2016)