1. Defined
Distribution Line (Above Ground) means an above ground electric line (carrying under 69,000 volts), cable line, or telephone line.
2. Use Standards
Where a Distribution Line (Above Ground) is allowed as a limited use, only electric distribution lines are allowed.
Defined
Distribution Line (Below Ground) means an underground electric line, cable line, or telephone line.
1. Defined
Pipeline (Above Ground) means an above ground conduit for the distribution of liquids or gas.
2. Use Standards
Where a Pipeline (Above Ground) is allowed as a conditional use, it may be permitted by the Hearing Examiner under Section 7.3.1, Conditional Use, and the following standards:
a. The proposed pipeline is necessary for public convenience and service.
b. The proposed pipeline will not endanger the health and safety of workers and residents in the community and will not substantially impair or prove detrimental to neighboring properties.
Defined
Pipeline (Below Ground) means an underground conduit for the distribution of liquids or gas.
1. Defined
Public Utility Structure means a utility structure other than transmission lines or pipelines. Public Utility Structure includes structures for the occupancy, use, support, or housing of switching equipment, regulators, stationary transformers, and other such devices for supplying electric service or other public utilities.
2. Use Standards
a. Where a Public Utility Structure is allowed as a limited use, and the subject lot abuts or confronts a property zoned Agricultural, Rural Residential, or Residential Detached that is vacant or improved with an agricultural or residential use, site plan approval is required under Section 7.3.4.
b. Where a Public Utility Structure is allowed as a conditional use, it may be permitted by the Hearing Examiner under Section 7.3.1, Conditional Use, and the following standards:
i. The proposed structure at the location selected is necessary for public convenience and service.
ii. The proposed structure at the location selected will not endanger the health and safety of workers and residents in the community and will not substantially impair or prove detrimental to neighboring properties.
iii. A Public Utility Structure allowed in any Rural Residential or Residential zone, must, whenever practicable, have the exterior appearance of a residential building and must have suitable landscaping, screen planting and fencing, wherever deemed necessary by the Hearing Examiner.
iv. The Hearing Examiner may waive the height limits of the applicable zone where, in the opinion of the Hearing Examiner, adjacent residential uses will not be adversely affected by the increased height.
v. An applicant for a Public Utility Structure may file a conditional use application if the applicant states in writing under oath that a bona fide effort has been made to obtain a contractual interest in the subject property for a valid consideration without success, and that there is an intent to continue negotiations to obtain the required interest or in the alternative to file condemnation proceedings should the conditional use be approved.