A. All telephone lines, pipelines and structures for local distribution, underground electric transmission lines, and overhead electric transmission lines and substations less than thirty three (33) kV, when installed in any public right of way in any zoning district, shall require an administrative permit approved by the zoning administrator and subject to review and comment of the city engineer.
B. All telephone lines, pipelines and structures for local distribution, underground electric transmission lines, and overhead electric transmission lines less than thirty three (33) kV, which are intended to serve more than one parcel and are proposed to be installed at locations other than in public right of way, shall require an administrative permit issued by the zoning administrator after approval by the city engineer. Approval by the city engineer shall be based upon the information furnished in the following procedural requirements:
1. Prior to the installation of any of the previous essential services, the owner of such service shall file with the zoning administrator all maps and other pertinent information as deemed necessary for the city engineer to review the proposed project.
2. The zoning administrator shall transmit the map and accompanying information to the city engineer for review and approval regarding the project's relationship to the comprehensive plan and/or ordinances and parts thereof.
3. The city engineer shall report in writing to the zoning administrator its findings as to the compliance of the proposed project with the comprehensive plan and ordinances of the city.
4. In considering applications for the placement of essential services, as regulated in this chapter, the city engineer shall consider the effect of the proposed project upon the health, safety and general welfare of the city, as existing and as anticipated; and the effect of the proposed project upon the comprehensive plan.
5. Upon receiving the approval of the city engineer, the zoning administrator shall issue an administrative permit for the installation and operation of the applicant's essential services. If the engineer's report recommends the denial of said permit causing the zoning administrator to deny its issuance, the applicant may appeal said decision to the board of adjustments and appeals under the rules and procedures as set forth in chapter 7 of this title. (Ord. 674, sec. 1, 7-17-2000)