(A) All new utility distribution facilities and lines including, but not limited to, gas, water, sewer, electrical communications, street lighting and cable television shall be installed underground, except that overhead utility lines may be permitted when it is determined by the City Council that such facilities are designed to serve areas larger than that being subdivided and that it is impractical to locate such facilities underground.
(B) When overhead lines are approved by the City Council, they shall extend along alleys, side lot, rear yard or privately owned easements, whichever is possible, except where such overhead lines cross streets, or must be located outside of easements for good and sufficient reasons as determined by the City Council.
(C) Street lighting standards, underground cables of conduit and conductors and all materials and appurtenances necessary shall be installed of a design and at a location approved by the City Engineer.
(D) It shall be the responsibility of the subdivider to ensure that utilities are installed in compliance with the requirements of this section. He or she shall make the necessary arrangements with the companies or other agencies for such installation, according to the specifications of the governing agency. For the purpose of this section, appurtenances and associated equipment such as, but not limited to, surface mounted switches, transformers, pedestal mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets may be placed above ground.
(Ord. 515, passed 4-20-2004)