The erection, construction, alteration or maintenance by public utilities, municipal departments or commissions, of overhead, surface or underground gas, electric, steam or water, distribution or transmission systems, collection, communication, supply or disposal systems, including mains, drains, sewers, pipes, conduits, tunnels, wires, cables, fire alarm boxes, police call boxes, traffic signals, hydrants, towers, poles, electrical substations, gas regulator stations and other similar equipment and accessories in connection therewith, reasonably necessary for the furnishing of adequate service by such public health, safety or general welfare, shall be exempt from the regulations of this chapter, except for the following:
(A) The installation shall conform to Federal Communications and Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations, and those of other authorities having jurisdiction; and
(B) Landscaping, screening and yard requirements for the buildings and structures shall be determined by the Site Review Advisory Committee. Buildings and structures that cover a ground area of less than ten square feet are exempt from the landscaping, screening and yard requirements.
(Ord. 1997-1, § 130.5(C), passed 1-22-1997)