For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMMISSION. The Public Utilities Commission of the state.
PERSON. Individuals, firms, corporations, partnerships and their agents and employees.
POLES, OVERHEAD WIRES and ASSOCIATED OVERHEAD STRUCTURES. The poles, towers, supports, wires, conductors, guys, stubs, platforms, crossarms, braces, transformers, insulators, cutouts, switches, communication circuits, appliances, attachments and appurtenances located above ground within a district and used or useful in supplying electric, communication or similar or associated service.
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT or DISTRICT. The area in the city within which poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures are prohibited as the area is described in a resolution adopted pursuant to the provisions of § 50.23.
UTILITY. All persons or entities supplying electric, communication or similar or associated service by means of electrical materials or devices.
(1994 Code, § 13.28.010) (Ord. 68-8, passed - -1968)