(a) With all new construction; with all signs and lights constructed; with future telephones and self-contained service units, such as “golden goats” and beverage machines situated away from buildings, and when there is major rehabilitation of a building, that is, when the cost exceeds fifty percent (50%) of building value in its pre-rehabilitation state, every such owner of commercial property shall construct, or if applicable reconstruct, underground service drops or connections for every telephone, electric, cable television or similar utility or communication service to buildings in accordance with the standards and other provisions of this chapter. For purposes of this section’s requirements, commercial property is defined as land zoned for any use, other than single-family residence, two-family residence, or single family cluster residence use.
(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to the redevelopment of commercial property determined by the City Engineer to be a “minor change” as that term is used in Section 1126.06(a)(2) of the Zoning Code. (Ord. 99-108. Passed 11-8-00.)