(a) Essential services shall be permitted as authorized and regulated by any law of the State of Ohio and the City of Shelby, it being the intent of this Zoning Code to exempt such essential services from the application of this Zoning Code.
(b) Essential services shall include the erection, construction, alteration or maintenance, by public utilities or government agencies, of underground gas, electrical, steam or water transmission or distribution systems or sites, including poles, wires, mains, drains, sewers, pipes, traffic signals, hydrants or other similar equipment which is reasonably necessary for the furnishing of adequate service by such utilities or agencies or for the public health, safety or general welfare, but not including buildings.
(Ord. 1-91, passed 3-4-1991)