Eastvale Municipal Code Ch. 130.44 Electrical and Communication Facilities

(a) Except for transmission lines of 66 kilovolts (kV) or higher, all new and existing electrical power lines, telephone or other communication, street lighting and cable television lines shall be placed underground. Developers are responsible not only for the utilities on their property but also for undergrounding the full project frontage, extending to the nearest existing pole off-site.

(b) The owner or land divider is responsible for complying with the requirements of this section and shall make necessary arrangements with the serving agencies for the installation of such facilities.

(c) For the purposes of this section, appurtenances and associated equipment such as, but not limited to, surface-mounted transformers, concealed ducts, and pedestal mount terminal boxes and meter cabinets may be placed above ground.

(d) Underground lines shall not be required:

(1) In any land division or portion thereof where a licensed geotechnical engineer certifies in a site-specific geotechnical report that underground installation is infeasible due to severe soil or topographical problems, and the city's geotechnical engineer concurs.

(2) In any case in which it is determined that the use of overhead facilities is compatible with the surrounding development and is not inconsistent with the purposes of this title, underground lines as to all or a portion of a land division may be waived at the time of the approval of the tentative map. Application shall be made in writing by the land divider at the filing of the tentative map, stating fully the facts and grounds upon which the waiver is sought.

(e) When arrangements are made with the serving agency, a letter stating that arrangements have been made for underground facilities and such other comments the agency may have regarding easements, utility locations, and other pertinent matters must be submitted by the agency to the city engineer.

(f) Distribution lines must be underground when alignments parallel or cross scenic highways, natural scenic and historic sites, recreation areas, wildlife refuges, national and state monuments or other unique natural resources when it is deemed feasible.

(g) Street lighting shall conform to the provisions and processing procedures as outlined in the City of Eastvale Standards for Design and Construction of Public Improvements.

(Ord. No. 2011-04, §§ 1, 2, 1-26-2011; Ord. No. 26-06, § 1, 5-27-2026)