(A) All new electric distribution lines (excluding main line feeders and high voltage transmission lines), telephone service lines, cable television and services constructed within the confines of and providing service to customers in a newly platted residential area shall be buried underground, unless the Council specifically shall find, after study and recommendation by the Planning Commission, that:
(1) The placing of utilities underground would not be compatible with the development planned;
(2) The additional cost of burying the utilities would create an undue financial hardship; or
(3) Topographical, soil or any other conditions make the underground installation unreasonable or impractical.
(B) All utility lines for telephone and electrical service shall be placed in rear line easements when carried on overhead poles. The Planning Commission may recommend, and the Council require, that the type of overhead pole used be of a quality and durability aesthetically in conformance with the nature of the residential development.
(C) Where telephone, electric or gas service lines are to be placed underground entirely, conduits or cables shall be placed within easements or dedicated public ways in a manner so as not to conflict with other underground services.
(D) All drainage and other underground utility installations which traverse privately owned property shall be protected by easements.
(E) The subdivider is responsible for complying with the requirements of this section, and shall submit to the Planning Commission a written record from the utilities showing that the necessary arrangements with the utility involved for the installation of these facilities have been made.
(2004 Code, § 153.84) (Ord. 466, passed 7-15-1995)