The subdivider shall submit a street lighting plan in accordance with the following standards.
(a) Street lights shall be located along each existing or proposed street upon approximately 150 feet centers or as recommended by the electric utility company which will supply the subdivision and as approved by the City Engineer. The City Engineer may also require the installation of additional street lights as he or she deems necessary for public safety.
(b) Street lighting fixture, wiring and pole design shall be uniform throughout the subdivision as approved by the City Engineer.
(c) The subdivider shall pay all costs of construction for all street lighting.
(d) Construction of individual street light poles shall not begin until approval is obtained from the City Engineer. When street lighting, poles, wiring and fixtures have been installed and approved by the City Engineer and accepted by City Council, the city shall assume the cost of providing necessary electrical power to the street lighting fixtures.
(e) The subdivider shall work with Duke Energy to ensure that when the streets are accepted by the city, the city will be paying the lowest possible rate for electricity.
(f) All light poles that Duke Energy will not maintain shall be maintained by the developer or homeowners’ association.
(Ord. 99-207, passed 1-10-2000)