A. All public utility distribution facilities, including but not limited to electric, communication and cable television lines, installed in and for the purpose of supplying service to any residential subdivision shall be placed underground except as follows:
1. Equipment appurtenant to underground facilities, such as surface mounted transformers, pedestal mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets, and concealed ducts;
2. Metal poles supporting only high voltage wires, switches, transformers and street lights.
B. Where, in the opinion of the city engineer, adequate street lighting facilities necessitate the installation of street lighting standards and luminaries in addition to the metal poles mentioned in subparagraph 2 of subsection A, the subdivider shall be responsible for the installation of the street lighting standards and luminaries.
C. The subdivider shall be responsible for compliance with these requirements, shall make the necessary arrangements with the utility companies, and shall submit satisfactory evidence of the arrangements prior to acceptance and approval of the final map.
D. The planning commission may except a subdivision, or a portion thereof, from the requirements of this section. (Ord. 214 § 1, 1965: Ord. 89 § 6.2(p), 1955).