A. Easements: All utility lines for telephone, gas and electric service shall be located within rear lot line or side lot line easement areas or within dedicated public ways, and shall be placed entirely underground throughout the subdivision in a manner which will not conflict with other underground services. All transformer boxes shall be located so as not to be unsightly or hazardous to the public. All underground utility installations which traverse privately owned property shall be protected by easements. In easements generally, electric and telephone facilities are to be located on the north and east portions of the easements and other facilities on the south and west portions. (1978 Code § 7-4-11)
B. Permits For Utility Services; Fee: Permits shall be obtained from the governing body for the installation of communication, electric power, gas or other utility service in public or private rights of way or easements, as shown on the final plat, and the required fee paid before any installation is started. The fee shall be determined by resolution by the village president and board of trustees, and shall approximate, as closely as practicable, the cost to the village of making necessary inspections, but which shall in no event exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) per lot. (1978 Code § 7-4-12; amd. 2011 Code)