The subdivider shall make arrangements for all local distribution lines within a subdivision (exclusive of main supply lines, perimeter feed lines, and necessary surface facilities) for telephone and electric service to be placed underground entirely throughout a subdivided area. Conduits or cables shall be placed within private easements provided to the service companies by the subdivider, or within dedicated public ways. Those telephone and electrical facilities placed in dedicated public ways shall be planned as not to conflict with other underground utilities. All telephone and electrical facilities shall be constructed in accordance with standards of construction approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission. All drainage and underground utility installations which traverse privately-owned property shall be protected by easements granted by the subdivider or proprietor of the plat. The subdivider or proprietor of the plat shall bear any increase in costs, if any, over the normal mode of construction of telephone or electrical lines and facilities, as determined by the telephone or electric company involved, in accordance with the valid rules and regulations of the telephone or electric company involved.
(‘83 Code, § 151.50) (Ord. 70-008, passed 7-27-70) Penalty, see § 10.99