(A) Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, overhead facilities may be installed and maintained for a period, not to exceed 10 days, without authority of the Director of Public Works in order to provide emergency service. The Director of Public Works may grant special permission, on such terms as he may deem appropriate, in cases of unusual circumstances, without discrimination as to any person or utility, to erect, construct, install, maintain, use or operate poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures. If the Director of Public Works denies special permission for such application, the applicant may appeal to the City Council whose decision shall be final.
('64 Code, § 22A-6)
(B) This chapter and any resolution adopted pursuant to § 51.04, unless otherwise provided in such resolutions, not apply to the following types of facility:
(1) Any municipal facilities or equipment installed under the supervision and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
(2) Poles, or electroliers used exclusively for street lighting.
(3) Overhead wires (exclusive of supporting structures) crossing any portion of a district within which overhead wires have been prohibited, or connecting to buildings on the perimeter of a district, when such wires originate in an area from which poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures are not prohibited.
(4) Poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures used for the transmission of electric energy at nominal voltages in excess of 34,500 volts.
(5) Overhead wires attached to the exterior surface of a building by means of a bracket or other fixture and extending from one location on the building to another location on the same building or to an adjacent building without crossing any public street.
(6) Antennae, associated equipment and supporting structures, used by a utility for furnishing communication services.
(7) Equipment appurtenant to underground facilities, such as surface mounted transformers, pedestal mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets, and concealed duets.
(8) Temporary poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures used or to be used in conjunction with construction projects.
('64 Code, § 22A-7)
(Ord. 336, passed 6-11-68)