Alameda County Municipal Code Art. V Exceptions, Variances and Appeals

The building official may, in his discretion, grant special permission in cases of emergency or unusual circumstances without discrimination to any person to depart from the provisions of this chapter in erecting, constructing, installing, maintaining, using or operating utility distribution facilities or modified underground systems notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter relating to underground districts; provided, however, that any person may appeal a ruling of the building official to the board within ten days of the date of such ruling.

(Prior gen. code § 5-525)

This chapter shall not apply to the following types of facilities:

A. Overhead wires (exclusive of supporting structures) crossing any portion of an area from which overhead wires have been prohibited, or connecting to buildings on the perimeter of such portion, when such wires originate in an area from which poles and overhead wires and associated overhead structures are not prohibited;

B. Overhead wires attached to the exterior surface of a building by means of a bracket or other fixture or fixtures and extending from one location on the same building or to an adjacent building without crossing any public street;

C. Radio antenna, their associated equipment and supporting structures, used by a utility for furnishing communication services.

(Prior gen. code § 5-525.1)

It shall be unlawful for any persons to violate the provisions of this chapter.

(Prior gen. code § 5-525.2)