(a) Purpose. The purpose of these standards is to reduce the visual clutter, interference with the location of trees, and damage from extreme weather which is common with overhead electric and communication utilities by incrementally installing lines underground.
(b) Applicability. The following regulations apply to all new nonresidential development.
(c) Requirements. The following standards shall be used to locate underground electric or communication utility wiring.
(1) All utility lines should be installed underground from the building to the property line.
(2) Utility lines within the right-of-way should be placed underground or relocated to the rear of the site to the maximum extent practicable.
(3) When wiring is laid in parking areas it should be laid under drives to provide for future location or infill of the site without disturbing the utility lines.
(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)