(a) A property owner subject to section 51.303 shall make arrangements with the serving utility companies for all existing utility distribution facilities, including cable television lines, to place the facilities underground along the frontage of the property. This section shall not apply to the installation and maintenance of overhead electric transmission lines in excess of 34,500 volts and long distance and trunk communications facilities.
(b) The Director DPW may require the property owner to execute a lien contract to have the utility distribution facilities placed underground within 10 years from the date of the agreement if in the Director's opinion the immediate placement of the facilities underground would not be in the public interest.
(c) The Director DPW may waive the requirement of this section when authorized by this code or by a resolution of the Board of Supervisors.
(Added by Ord. No. 9974 (N.S.), effective 4-3-09)