(A) Privately owned public utility structures. Structures and facilities that are installed by privately owned public utility systems, including, but not limited to, electric, telephone, gas, and cable distributing companies, for the purpose of supplying, extending, or enhancing service shall be a permitted use in all zoning districts, provided that any above ground structures or facilities does not create any enclosed area that can be wholly or partially occupied by an individual for any appreciable period of time, other than for the normal and customary construction, repair, and maintenance of such structure or facility.
(1) The above ground structure or facility, and any associated concrete slab, shall be required to meet the front, side, and rear yard setback requirements of the respective zoning districts.
(2) Towers, where permitted, shall meet the requirements of the respective zoning districts.
(3) A special use permit shall be required for such use if the structure is 600 square feet or larger or if it is located within the Conservation Zoning District, regardless of the size of the structure.
(B) Public utility structures.
(1) The above ground structure or facility, and any associated concrete slab, shall be required to meet the front, side, and rear yard setback requirements of the respective zoning districts.
(2) Towers, where permitted, shall meet the requirements of the respective zoning districts.
(3) Structures above ground, installed as part of a public utility system, less than one acre of area shall be exempt from the requirements listed in § 153.158.
(Ord. passed 10-17-2011; Res. passed 11-16-2020)