In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this title shall be held to be minimum requirements. This title shall apply to all property whether owned by private persons, firms, corporations or organizations; by the United States of America or any of its agencies; by the state of California or any of its agencies or political subdivisions; by any city or county, including the city or any of its agencies; or by any authority or district organized under the laws of the state of California, all subject to the following exceptions:
A. Public streets and alleys;
B. Underground utility lines and facilities;
C. Underground communications lines;
D. Overhead communications lines;
E. Overhead electric distribution lines, not including transmission and distribution substations;
F. Railroad rights-of-way;
G. Transmission lines. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: prior code § 7203)