A. All public utility distribution lines for telephone, gas, electric, and cable television service shall be placed entirely underground. All aboveground appurtenances relating thereto shall be placed in rear lot line easements or in areas as designated by the village engineer. Consideration for placement of utilities in areas other than rear lot line easements shall be given only in instances of safety, floodplain infringement, preservation of existing wooded areas, and conflict with village utilities. Installation of such facilities shall be made in compliance with the applicable orders, rules and regulations of the Illinois commerce commission now or hereafter effective, and the subdivider shall be responsible for compliance with rules and regulations now and hereafter effective and filed with said commission pursuant to the Illinois public utilities act 1 , or any public utility whose service will be required for the subdivision with respect to the provision of such facilities.
B. Where a subdivider plans for the development of a subdivision within the corporate limits of the village, the subdivider shall submit a utility plan showing the location of all public utility distribution lines and all aboveground appurtenances relating thereto, for approval by the village engineer, before submitting his final plat for approval. In those instances where approval of a final plat is not necessary, the developer shall submit a utility plan for approval by the village engineer at the time a building permit is requested.
C. All aboveground appurtenances, including transformers, junction boxes, relief valves, and all structures associated with the installation and function of the utilities, shall be fully screened from public view by walls, berming or landscaping to be approved by the village.
D. Underground telephone, electric, gas, and cable television service facilities, including conduits and cables, shall be placed within easements or dedicated public ways in a manner which will not conflict with other underground services. Further, all transformer boxes shall be located so as not to be unsightly or hazardous to the public.
E. All utility lines and facilities for water and sewer service shall be placed in appropriate easements and entirely underground. (1999 Code § 10.03)
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| 1 | 1. 220 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq. |