Chapter 12.36 — POLES AND TRANSMISSION LINE CARRIERS

Clearances and types in the construction of poles and transmission line carriers shall be in accordance with rules, regulations, and orders of the Public Utilities Commission and other public agencies having jurisdiction.

(Ord. 469 § 41 (part), 1967)

No guy wires are to be attached to trees without specific authorization to do so in the permit, and in no event shall guy wires be so attached as to girdle the tree or interfere with its growth. Guy wires shall not be below the minimum elevation above the ground, prescribed in the rules, orders and regulations of the Public Utilities Commission.

(Ord. 469 § 41(a), 1967)

When a pole, brace, anchor, stub or similar timber is removed and not replaced, the entire length thereof shall be removed from the ground and the hole backfilled and compacted. Where such pole, brace, stub or

similar timber was located in an area paved with concrete, asphalt, or other permanent surfacing, the area occupied shall be trimmed and resurfaced in kind to the satisfaction of the director.

(Ord. 469 § 41(b), 1967)

Poles shall be located at dividing lines of properties abutting the street insofar as practical. Where poles are to be located in sidewalks, they shall be placed such that the edge nearest the street shall not be less than ten inches nor more than twelve inches from the street face of the curb. Where sufficient right-of-way is available and when directed by the director, poles shall be placed to the rear of sidewalks. In locations where there are no curbs, poles shall be placed at least eight feet from the edge of existing pavements unless such requirement is waived by the director. The permittee shall remove and keep clear all vegetation on the right-of-way from within a radius of at least five feet of poles when ordered by the director.

(Ord. 469 § 41(c), 1967)

When the location or position of a pole or other obstruction makes accentuation of its visibility to vehicular traffic necessary, the director may require that the pole or other obstruction be painted or equipped with reflectors or other aids to visibility prescribed or authorized by the Public Utilities Commission or the Department of Public Works of the state of California at the expense of the permittee.

(Ord. 469 § 41(d), 1967)