The proprietor shall make arrangements for all distribution lines for telephone, electrical, television and other similar services distributed by wire or cable, except for feeder lines for the services, to be placed entirely underground throughout a residential subdivision area, and such conduits or cables shall be placed within private easements provided to such companies, by the developer or within dedicated public ways, provided that after receiving a written report from the engineer, planner and Commission, overhead lines may be permitted by the governing body at the time of the final plat approval, where it is determined by the governing body that overhead lines will not constitute a detriment to the health, safety, general welfare, plat design and character of the subdivision. 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 the 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 proprietor.
(Ord. 153, passed 5-20-69)