The primary feeders, cables, and wires carrying in excess of 7,000 volts single phase or 12,000 volts three phase may be suspended above the surface. These facilities, including the necessary poles, which shall be constructed of reinforced concrete shall be placed or installed in such a manner so as not to be unsightly. A currently existing wooden pole may be replaced by another wooden pole with the approval of the City Manager, his designee, or the City Commissioner. All other electrical transmission facilities, with the exception of appurtenances thereto such as transformer boxes, pedestal-mounted terminal boxes, meter cabinets, and street lighting poles and fixtures, shall be placed or installed under the surface of the land.
('69 Code, § 14-31) (Ord. 223, passed 3-16-70; Am. Ord. 898, passed 8-16-89; Am. Ord. 2021-02, adopted 3-17-21; sought to be reconsidered, Commission passed 4-21-2021)