(a) Utility Line Placement. The City shall encourage the underground placement of all utility lines for telephone, electric, and cable television service in accordance with policies of the local utility companies and the City's Right-of-Way requirements.
(b) Lighting. Lighting shall be Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights on poles served by underground utilities. Lighting shall be spaced to promote nighttime safety for pedestrians and per industry standards. Lighting shall also be consistent with any City regulation which may be administratively adopted under the authority provided by these regulations. Under these regulations, a developer shall choose Street Lights or Post Lamps. The chosen lighting options shall be shown on the final record plat.
(1) Street Lights. Street Lights are owned and served power by the City of Troy. The height and spacing of a subdivision's street lights may vary, depending on factors such as lot size, density, right-of-way width and setback requirements. In general, residential subdivisions street lights range from fourteen (14) feet to eighteen (18) feet in height and spaced 200 feet to 300 feet apart. Street lights must be installed as soon as possible and before the final asphalt is placed.
(2) Post Lamps. Post lamps shall be owned and served power by the private property. Post lamps shall be located a minimum of eight (8) foot above grade within five (5) feet of the right-of-way. The post lamp shall be operated by photo cells and hard wired. Post lamp shall be maintained as operational and illuminated. The City has the right to install standard street lighting if post lamps are not maintained.
(Ord. 73-2021. Passed 1-18-22.)