A. Location Of Utility Lines: All utility distribution lines for electric, gas, and telephone services within and adjacent to subdivisions shall be placed underground within defined easements or within dedicated rights of way, as described in section 8-6-3-3, "Utility Lines And Mains", of this chapter.
B. Overhead Lines: Overhead electric and telephone lines will be permitted only in special circumstances when specifically approved by the county board.
C. Approval From Street Or Highway Authority: Placement and construction of electric, gas, and telephone utility lines and structures within street and highway rights of way shall be subject to the approval of the appropriate street or highway authority.
D. Avoidance Of Conflicts With Roads Or Other Utilities: Underground electric, gas, and telephone lines shall be located and installed so as to avoid conflicts with and prevent damage to other underground utilities, such as sewers and water mains. Aboveground structures, such as transformers, shall be located so as not to be roadway traffic hazards or obstruct overland drainage.
E. Compliance With State Regulations: Installation of electric, gas, and telephone utilities shall be in compliance with applicable orders, rules, and regulations of the Illinois commerce commission. The developer shall be responsible for compliance with rules and regulations of all public utility companies that will service the development. Utility company rules and regulations shall be those filed with the Illinois commerce commission and in effect with regard to the utility service to be provided. The developer shall also be responsible for providing the county engineer with all public utility location plans for review and record purposes.
F. Cable Television And Other Communications Services: Installation requirements for cable television or other types of communication or information lines and facilities shall be in accordance with those indicated for electric, gas, and telephone utilities. (Ord. 10-001, 1-12-2010)