Article 3 — New Constructions

All new utility distribution facilities (including but not limited to electric, communication and cable-television lines) installed in and for the purposes of supplying service to single-family residential subdivisions or developments of five or more dwelling units or to commercial subdivisions or developments shall be placed underground with the exceptions of:

• A. Poles or electroliers used exclusively for street lighting; and

• B. Equipment appurtenant to underground facilities, such as surface-mounted transformers, pedestal-mounted terminal boxes, meter cabinets, and concealed ducts which may be installed aboveground.

(Prior code § 33-201)

The city council may authorize exceptions to the provision in Section 12.28.210 for poles supporting only high-voltage wires, switches and transformers. (Prior code § 33-202)

The subdivider or developer is responsible for complying with the requirements of this section and shall make the necessary arrangements with the utility companies involved for the installation of said facilities.

(Prior code § 33-203)

The city council may waive the requirements of this chapter if topographical, soil, or any other conditions make underground installation of the facilities unreasonable or impractical. (Prior code § 33-204)

It is unlawful for any person to violate any provision or to fail to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter. Any person violating any provision of this chapter or failing to comply with any of its requirements shall be deemed guilty of infraction. (Prior code § 33-112)