(A) Except as provided hereinafter all electrical distribution lines of 16,000 volts or less, telephone, cable antenna television and similar service wires or cables, which provide direct service to the property being developed shall, within the exterior boundary line of such property, be installed underground.
(B) The following exceptions shall apply:
(1) Utility service poles may be placed in the area within six feet of the rear lot line of the property to be developed, for the sole purpose of terminating underground facilities.
(2) In the R-1 Zone where utility service poles presently exist along or near rear lot lines, overhead utility lines to serve residential structures may be permitted only after approval of the Director of Planning and Development. This exception shall not apply to new residential subdivisions.
(3) Temporary overhead utilities along with the necessary service poles, wires, and cables may be permitted for the period during which authorized construction is continuing for which valid building permits have been issued or for temporary uses, including trailers, which comply with all other requirements of this chapter, the Building Code and other applicable regulations.
(4) Risers on poles and buildings are permitted and shall be provided by the developer or owner on the pole which provides service to said property.
(5) Appurtenances and associated equipment including, but not limited to, surface mounted transformers, pedestal mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets and concealed ducts in an underground system may be placed aboveground.
(C) The developer or owner is responsible for complying with the requirements of this section and he shall make the necessary arrangements with the utility company for the installation of such facilities.
('64 Code, § 53.42) (Am. Ord. 367, passed 12-11-69; Am. Ord. 501, passed 6-24-75; Am. Ord. 700, passed 9-11-86) Penalty, see § 10.97