(A) The erection, construction, alteration or maintenance by public utilities or governmental units, boards or commissions of overhead or underground gas, electrical, steam or water distribution, transmission, collection, communication or supply systems including mains, drains, sewers, pipes, conduits, wires, cables, fire alarm boxes, police call boxes, traffic signals, hydrants, towers, poles, electrical substations, gas regulator stations, utility pump and metering stations and other similar equipment and accessories in connection therewith which are reasonably necessary for the furnishing of adequate service by such public utility or municipal department or commission or for the public health, safety or general welfare is permitted in any zoning district.
(B) Notwithstanding the exceptions contained in division (A) above:
(1) Electrical substations and/or gas regulator stations shall be enclosed with a fence or wall six feet high and adequate to obstruct passage of persons or materials; and
(2) Public utility facilities in any zoning district are required to be constructed and maintained in a neat and orderly manner. Any building which is constructed shall be landscaped and shall conform with the general character of the architecture of the surrounding neighborhood.
(Prior Code, Ch. XV, § 12.04) (Ord. 1977-1, passed 10-10-1977)