A. Street lights may be provided in accordance with City specifications by the developers of a subdivision prior to the approval of a final plat. Fixtures and standards/poles installed or used shall be approved by the City and by the utility company that will be responsible for the maintenance of the facilities. The fixtures shall be mounted no more than thirty (30) feet above the ground and shall have appropriate arm length or power to place light over the street. Post top luminaries may be permitted when approved by the City Administrator. Fixtures shall be located no more than five hundred (500) feet apart, unless approved by the City Administrator, and, when provided, at least one light shall be located at each public or private street intersection within the subdivision or land development.
B. The developer shall pay all costs for poles, fixtures and any other related items or materials necessary for the installation of street lights, as well as arrange an agreement with the utility company for complete maintenance of all installations. Maintenance and operation costs of street lights will be assumed by the City no earlier than two years after lights have been installed. (Ord. 437, - - 2020)