(A) General rule. Permits will not be issued to install above-ground facilities which the Borough Manager determines to have a high accident potential.
(B) Location of above-ground facilities.
(1) New poles, guys and other above-ground facilities shall be installed outside the street’s clear roadside area as near the right-of-way line as practicable, in accordance with § 9-08B(1.) of PennDOT Design Manual, Part 52.
(2) Replacement of poles, guys and other above-ground facilities shall comply with § 9.08B(2.) and (B)(3.) of PennDOT Design Manual, Part 5.
(3) Installation of poles, guys and other above-ground facilities in locations where highway curb exists shall comply with § 9-08B(4.) of PennDOT Design Manual, Part 5.
(C) Location of wires, cables or conductors. All wires, cables or conductors which overhang any portion of the right-of-way shall be placed so as to provide a minimum vertical clearance of 18 feet over the roadway, except where the National Electrical Safety Code required vertical clearances in excess of 18 feet due to voltage and/or span lengths.
(D) Guys.
(1) Guys shall be placed so as to avoid interference with vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
(2) Guys shall be insulated or grounded in compliance with the National Electrical Safety Code.
(E) Identification of poles. Each pole shall bear the name or initials of the facility owner and the pole number(s) assigned by the facility owner.
(Ord. 1-1984, passed 3-12-1984)