1112.03 PUBLIC UTILITIES.
(a) Requirements for Underground Wiring. The subdivider shall make arrangements for all lines for public utility services distributed by facilities such as wire or cable to be placed underground entirely throughout a newly subdivided area, except for major or secondary thoroughfare rights-of-way, and such conduits or cables shall be placed within private easements provided to such public utility service companies by the developer or within dedicated public ways; provided, however, that overhead lines may be permitted within the limits of such newly subdivided area upon approval of the Commission and Council or the Board of County Commissioners and the County Engineer at the time of final plat approval where it is determined that overhead lines will not constitute a detriment to the health, safety, general welfare, plat design and character of the subdivision. In the event that a public utility company foresees practical difficulties in complying with the requirements of this section, such company may petition the Commission for a variance. All such facilities placed in dedicated public ways shall be planned so as not to conflict with other underground utilities. All such facilities shall be constructed in accordance with standards of construction approved by the State. All drainage and underground public utility installations which traverse privately owned property shall be protected by easements granted by the subdivider.
The requirements for underground wiring contained in this section shall also include and require the developer (subdivider) to have the public utility stub in street light wiring in accordance to the utility's plans and specifications for said subdivision and shall be done at the time all other underground wiring is installed by said utility.
(Ord. 1996-108. Passed 12-17-96.)
(b) Storm Drainage System and Other Drainage Improvements. Per details and specifications approved by Council or the Board of County Commissioners, depending upon jurisdiction.
(c) Sewage Disposal. Per details and specifications approved by Council or the Hancock County Health Board, depending upon jurisdiction.
(d) Water Supply - Water Distribution System. Per details and specifications and standards approved by Council or the Board of County Commissioners and in conformance with the regulations of the appropriate Board of Health.
(Ord. 1992-41. Passed 9-15-92.)