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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 9 — SUBDIVISIONS›Division 96 — IMPROVEMENTS

Contra Costa County Municipal Code Ch. 96-10 Underground Utilities

Contra Costa County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Contra Costa County

Cite as: Contra Costa County Municipal Code Chapter 96-10 · Text as of 2026-10-04

96-10.002 - Exceptions.

All utility distribution facilities, including but not limited to electric, communication and cable television lines, within any residential or commercial subdivision shall be placed under ground, except as follows:

(1) Equipment appurtenant to underground facilities, such as surface-mounted transformers, pedestal-mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets, and concealed ducts;

(2) Metal poles supporting street lights.

(Ord. 78-5).

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96-10.004 - Responsibility of subdivider.

The subdivider is responsible for complying with the requirements of this chapter and shall make the necessary arrangements with the utility companies involved for the installation of the facilities. The advisory agency may grant exceptions as provided in Chapter 92-6 if topographical, soil, or other conditions make underground installation of the facilities unreasonable or impractical.

(Ord. 78-5).

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96-10.006 - Application of chapter.

These requirements apply to those portions of any existing public streets abutting the subdivision.

(Ord. 78-5).

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