"Essential services" means the erection, construction, alteration or maintenance of facilities by public utilities, either private or public, for transmission or distribution systems of gas, electrical, steam, water, sewage and communications, but not including buildings. This includes collection, communication, supply or disposal systems, including poles, wires, mains, drains, sewers, pipes, traffic signals, hydrants and other similar equipment and accessories in connection therewith reasonably necessary for the furnishing of adequate service by such public utilities, for the public health, safety or general welfare.
(Ord. 22-87. Passed 5-11-87.)