(A) The erection, construction, alteration, or maintenance by public utilities or governmental units, boards, or commissions of overhead or underground gas, electrical, steam, or water distribution, transmission, collection, communication, or supply systems; including mains, drains, sewers, pipes, conduits, wires, cables, fire alarm boxes, police call boxes, traffic signals, hydrants, towers, poles, electrical substations, gas regulator stations, utility pump and metering stations, and other similar equipment and accessories in connection therewith which are reasonably necessary for the furnishing of adequate service by such public utility or municipal department or commission or for the public health, safety, or general welfare is permitted in any district.
(B) Notwithstanding the exceptions contained above:
(1) Electrical substations, gas/oil well equipment, and/or gas regulator stations shall be enclosed with a fence or wall six feet high and adequate to obstruct passage of persons or materials, except through securable gates;
(2) Public utility buildings in any residential district shall not include maintenance shops, repair garages, or storage yards as a principal or accessory use; and
(3) Public utility facilities in any district shall be constructed and maintained in a neat and orderly manner. Buildings shall be landscaped and conform with the general character of the architecture of the surrounding neighborhood.
(Ord. passed 7-30-2015)