§ 17.40

(a)

The subdivider shall grant easements not less than ten feet in width for public utility, sanitary sewer and drainage purposes, when necessary, provided that easements of lesser width may be allowed with concurrence of public utilities and the director of public works when the easements may be accomplished by easements of lesser widths; and provided further, that in such determination the director of public works

shall prescribe the width of such easements. Easements for overhead wire lines shall be provided at the rear of all lots, except where alleys are available, and in contiguous locations to permit anchorage, line continuity, ingress and egress. Easements shall be dedicated for the purpose of installing utilities, planting strips and for such other public purposes as may be ordered or directed by the town council.

(b)

The subdivider shall submit a layout showing easements proposed for public utilities to the public utility servicing the substation. Prior to approval of the final map, the subdivider shall obtain a letter from the public utility stating that the easements are adequate. A copy of the letter shall be filed with the town council.

(Code 1987, § 17.40.010; Ord. No. 23-1974, § 21, 1974)

(a)

All utility distribution facilities (including, but not limited to, electric, communication and cable television lines) installed in and for the purpose of supplying service to any residential (or commercial) subdivision shall be placed underground, except as follows:

(1)

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

(2)

Metal poles supporting only high-voltage wires, switches, transformers and streetlights.

(b)

The subdivider 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 the facilities. The town council may waive the requirements of this section if topographical, soil, or any other conditions make underground installation of the facilities unreasonable or impractical.

(c)

Industrial subdivisions are excluded from the provisions of this section.

(Code 1987, § 17.40.020; Ord. No. 23-1974, § 22, 1974)

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