Clayton Municipal Code Ch. 17.40 Public Utility Systems

A. "Communications equipment building" is a building housing electrical and mechanical equipment necessary for the conduct of a public utility communications business with or without personnel.

B. "Public utility service yard" is a work center with building located therein where the utility maintains and stores equipment, supplies and vehicles.

(Ord. 52, Ch. I § 12(a), 1968)

Communications equipment buildings and public utility gas and/or electrical substations are permitted in all districts subject to first obtaining a land use permit. Public utility service yards are permitted in agricultural districts (map symbol A) subject to first obtaining a land use permit.

(Ord. 52, Ch. I § 12(b), 1968)

Public utility distribution and transmission lines, both overhead and underground, shall be permitted in all districts without limitation as to height and without the necessity of first obtaining a use permit; provided, however, that the routes of proposed electric transmission lines shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval, and said approval shall be received prior to acquisition of rights-of-way therefor, and any construction thereon.

(Ord. 52, Ch. I § 12(c), 1968)