All public services shall be connected to an approved public utilities system where one exists.
A. Except as permitted under the provisions of Subsection B of this section, the developer shall arrange with the servicing utility for the underground installation of the utilities' distribution supply lines and service connections. New utility distribution lines and telephone lines to locations not presently served by utilities shall be placed underground, except for those lines which are located on or adjacent to active agricultural operations.
[Amended 4-10-1989 by Ord. No. 7-1989]
B. The developer may be required to submit to the approving authority, prior to the granting of final approval, a written instrument from each serving utility which shall evidence full compliance or intended full compliance with the provisions of this section; provided however, that lots which abut existing streets where overhead electric or telephone distribution supply lines and service connections have heretofore been installed may be supplied with electric and telephone service utilities overhead. In the case of existing overhead utilities, should a road widening or an extension of service or other such condition occur as a result of the development and necessitate the replacement, relocation or extension of overhead lines, such new facilities shall be installed underground.
C. Any installation under this section to be performed by a servicing utility shall be exempt from requiring performance guaranties.
D. Public utility uses, such as water towers, pumping stations, electric substations, radio towers, transmission lines and switching stations which must be provided above ground, may be permitted as a conditional use, all zones specified, provided that the use and/or structures shall adhere to the minimum standards of the particular zone and the following:
(1) A statement is submitted setting forth the reasons that the proposed installation must be provided above ground in a specific location, and why it is necessary and convenient for the efficiency of the public utility system or for the satisfactory and convenient provision of service by the utility to the neighborhood or area in which the particular use is to be located.
(2) The design of any building in connection with such facility conforms to the general character of the area and will not adversely affect the safe and comfortable enjoyment of property rights of the zone in which it is located.
(3) Adequate and attractive fences and other safety devices will be provided.
(4) Sufficient landscaping, including shrubs, trees and lawn in accordance with § 175-125 of this chapter, are provided for screening and will be periodically maintained. This requirement shall not apply to water towers.
[Amended 4-10-1989 by Ord. No. 7-1989]
(5) Water supply and distribution. The water distribution system shall be approved by and designed in accordance with the requirements and specifications as set forth by the Board of Water Commissioners of the Town of Hammonton.
(6) Sewerage facilities and system. Eight-inch vitrified clay, asbestos cement or an equivalent approved pipe shall be used for all sanitary sewer pipe, unless otherwise directed. All joints shall be an O-ring type gasket to meet the specification of 100 gallons per inch of diameter per mile of pipe. The type of system, main size, specifications, etc., shall be reviewed by the Town Engineer and approved by the Mayor and Town Council.
E. All electric transmission lines shall be located on existing towers or underground to the maximum extent practical.
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