(A) Utilities. Except for the main feeder line, service lateral distribution utility lines of all kinds, including electrical power and light, telephone and telegraph, cable television, water, sewer and gas shall be constructed and installed beneath the surface of the ground unless all lots are one (1) acre or greater in size. The underground installation of incidental appurtenances such as transformer boxes, pedestal mounted terminal boxes, meter boxes for electricity or similar hardware necessary for the provision of electric and communication utilities shall not be required. Below ground level installation shall not be required for major electric and communication feeder lines which serve more than one subdivision or which connect utility substations. If the physical condition of the tract prevents underground installation of utilities, the City Council may waive the requirement for underground installation of utilities in accordance with this code.
(B) Easements.
(1) Utility and drainage easements shall be provided where necessary. The location and width of easements shall be drawn on the plat and the easements intended use shall be clearly stated.
(2) Where a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse, drainageway, channel or stream, there shall be provided a stormwater easement or drainage right-of-way conforming substantially with the lines of the watercourse as will be adequate for the purpose.
(Ord. 96-05, passed 2-15-96; Am. Ord. 2006-64, passed 6-15-06; Am. Ord. 2016-32, passed 5-19-16)