In all subdivisions of five or more lots:
(a) Underground Communication Required.
(1) The preliminary plan of any new subdivision shall be submitted to all utility companies serving the subdivision as well as the Director of Inspections for their recommendations.
(2) Utility easements ten feet in width for communication and electric power and street lighting distribution lines and facilities shall be provided on all front lot lines and along certain side or rear lot lines where necessary.
(3) Prior to granting final approval, the subdivider shall have installed or shall have furnished adequate bond for the ultimate installation of the following in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 1305 entitled National Electrical Code:
A. Underground communication cables;
B. Underground distribution cables for power and street lighting from a common distribution system, and the equipment and housing necessary in the operation of the distribution system; and
C. Adequate provision for street light lamps and standards in accordance with a design approved by Council.
The subdivider shall bear the increase in costs, if any, over the normal mode of construction of communication or electrical lines and facilities, as determined by the telephone or electric company involved in accordance with the rules and regulations of the telephone or electric company involved.
(4) The Director of Inspections may authorize a variance from these regulations when undue hardship may result from strict compliance. In granting any variance, the Director shall prescribe only conditions that he deems necessary or desirable for the public interest and when he finds that there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the property such that the strict application of the provisions of this section would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of his land.
(b) Requirements for Underground Electric Power and Street Lighting.
(1) In a new subdivision of five or more lots, all communication, electric power and street lighting wires, conduits or cables to serve lots in such subdivision shall be constructed underground and upon easements provided for utilities, except that those wires, conduits or cables owned by or serving individual customers and located wholly on the customer's property need not be located upon easements. The subdivider shall bear the increase in costs, if any, over the normal mode of construction of communication or electric lines and facilities, as determined by the telephone or electric company involved in accordance with the rules and regulations of the telephone or electric company involved.
(2) All underground communication, electric power and street lighting wires, conduits or cables shall be constructed in accordance with the standards required in The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Situations Where Electric Lines Cross or More or Less Parallel the Line of a Railroad, Interurban Railway, or Other Public Utility and Safety Rules for Electric Supply and Communication Lines, published by the State of Ohio, 1967, or by other regulations of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.
(3) Provision shall be made for the installation of street lighting standards on minor streets by the electric utility serving the subdivision at a minimum mounting height of fifteen feet for luminaires and spaced no farther apart than every fourth lot.
Provisions shall be made for the installation of street lighting standards on major or collector streets by the electric utility serving the subdivision to provide lighting intensity meeting the minimum recommendations of American Standard Practice for Roadway Lighting.
Until used, the wiring as provided shall be safety insulated and/or de- energized.
(c) The developer shall make arrangements for the installation of gas mains and shall submit drawings to the Director of Engineering for approval.
(d) The provisions of this section shall be applicable to One-Family Residence Districts, Multi-Family Residence Districts, Shopping Center Districts and General Business Districts.
(Ord. 1969-13. Passed 12-4-69.)