The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, moving, repair, and use of any building, structure, parcel of land, sign, or fence within the jurisdiction, except:
1. Work located in public rights-of-way.
2. Public utility structures, such as transformers, pedestals, cabinets, poles, wires, cables, conduits, vaults, laterals, pipes, mains, hydrants and valves. Public utility structures for the purpose of this exemption do not include wireless telecommunications, amateur HAM radio towers, solar panels, wind turbines, and utility (sub)stations.