Poles, wires, gas mains, pipe lines and other appurtenances of public service companies shall be located or erected over, upon or under the streets, alleys and common grounds of the municipality. Application for location of the above shall be made to the Municipal Services Director in writing. Approval by the Municipal Services Director shall be issued in writing. Any public service company granted a right-of-way for the erection and maintenance of poles, conduits, gas mains, pipe lines and wires shall at all times erect and locate their poles, wires, gas mains, pipe lines and other appurtenances at such places and in such manner as shall be designated by the Municipal Services Director. Such poles, wires, gas mains, pipe lines and other appurtenances shall be removed or relocated by said companies at their own expense when requested to do so by the Municipal Services Director. Any such relocation shall be ordered by the Municipal Services Director and the Municipal Clerk shall notify any and all companies affected. Said companies shall, within 24 hours after receiving notice, at their own expense, cause the poles, wires, gas mains, pipe lines or other appurtenances to be removed. The Municipal Services Director shall designate another location as closely as possible where said poles, wires, gas mains, pipe lines or other appurtenances, may be reset or placed. All poles, wires, gas mains, pipe lines or other appurtenances shall be reset, placed or erected in such a manner that they will not interfere with the water system; sewerage system; poles, wires and mains of any public utility; adjacent buildings; or with travel on the public ways and property. Whenever possible, all pole lines, wires, gas mains, pipe lines or appurtenances shall be confined to the alleys and easements of the municipality.
(2005 Code, § 8-312)