In all subdivisions of ten or more lots:
(a) The preliminary plat with respect to any new subdivision shall be submitted to all utility companies serving the subdivision as well as the City Building Commissioner and the Planning Commission.
(b) Utility easements ten feet in width for communication and electric power and street lighting distribution lines and facilities shall be provided on all front lot lines and along certain side or rear lot lines where necessary.
(c) Prior to granting final approval, the subdivider shall have installed or shall have furnished adequate bond in an amount to be determined by the City Engineer for the ultimate installation in accordance with the provisions of the applicable Electrical and Regional Dwelling House Codes, of the following:
(1) Underground communication cables;
(2) Underground distribution cables for power and street lighting from a common distribution system, and the equipment and housing necessary in the operation of the distribution system;
(3) Adequate provision for street light lamps and standards in accordance with a design approved by the Planning Commission.
(d) The Planning Commission, subject to approval by Council, may authorize a variance from these regulations when undue hardship may result from strict compliance. In granting any variance, the Planning Commission shall prescribe only conditions that it deems necessary or desirable for the public interest and finds that there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the property such that the strict application of the provisions of this chapter would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of his land.
(Ord. 19-1967. Passed 7-10-67.)