The following structures and uses are exempted from the application of the district regulations and standards and are permitted in any district:
Poles, towers, wires, cables, conduits, vaults, laterals, pipes, mains, valves or any similar distributing equipment for telephone or other communications, electric power, gas, water and sewer lines; provided, that the installation shall conform where applicable with applicable state law or the rules and regulations of the Illinois commerce commission, the civil aeronautics administration, and of other public authorities having jurisdiction.
A zoning use permit shall be obtained for any aboveground electric substation or switching station, gas regulator station, water pump station, telephone exchange or similar utility structure. (Ord. 2005-04, 5-16-2005)