8-5-1: PURPOSE:
It is the purpose of these provisions to delineate restrictions, development standards and siting criteria, and establish removal procedures in order to protect the City from the uncontrolled siting of various major and minor utility infrastructure(s). It is further the purpose of these provisions to:
   A.   Minimize the visual impacts of utility facilities on the community, particularly in and near Residential Zones;
   B.   Minimize the impact of aerial and/or above ground facilities and their supporting infrastructure by establishing guidelines and standards for siting, design and screening;
   C.   Preserve the opportunity for continued and growing service to accommodate the growing need and demand from utility providers. (Ord. 596, 5-24-2019)