The developer shall submit plans of the proposed subdivisions to the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company and the Ohio Bell Telephone Company for designing their distribution system, and for submission by them to the City Engineer for approval.
(a) Underground Service. Underground communications, electric power and street lighting distribution systems shall be required for all new subdivisions. Telephone, electric power and street lighting wires, conduits or cables, along with equipment and necessary structures in the distribution system to serve lots in such subdivision shall be constructed in underground utility easements at least ten (10) feet (3.05m) wide, except that those wires, conduits or cables owned by or serving individual customers and located wholly on the customer's property, need not be located in easements.
All underground equipment and structures shall be installed in accordance with the standards required in Administrative Order No. 72 and other applicable regulations of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Transformers shall be located in underground vaults under the public walk or in an approved location in a nearby easement.
(b) Overhead Electric Service (Standard). Where permitted, overhead electric and telephone service should be located in easements along interior lot lines, and, where necessary, along side lot lines. Easements shall be at least ten (10 feet (3.05m) wide, centered on rear lot lines and continuous from block to block. Street lighting service liens shall be extended along side lot lines to lighting fixtures along the street rights of way.
(c) Street Lighting System (Criteria). Wherever the subdivision will be served by underground electric service, underground structures shall be provided by the Utility Company for the eventual installation of street lighting fixtures on the streets of the subdivision in accordance with the recommendations of American Standard Practice for Roadway Lighting. Until the lighting is installed, the wiring shall be safely insulated or de-energized.
In multifamily developments, exterior lighting shall be provided for walks, steps, parking areas, garages, driveways, streets and elsewhere as necessary for safety and convenience. Fixtures shall be shaded to screen the windows of habitable rooms from direct rays.
(Ord. 58-73. Passed 7-23-73.)