Sec. 44-275. - Underground utilities.

(a)

Underground installation. Utilities, including electrical, telephone, cable television, and similar service wires or cables that provide direct service to the development on the property shall be installed underground unless otherwise approved by the City Council when approving a precise plan. The developer or owner is responsible for complying with the requirements of this section and making the necessary arrangements

with the utility companies for installation of facilities. Freestanding electrical boxes are not permitted in residential zones.

(b)

Aboveground exceptions. For the purpose of this section, appurtenances and associated equipment such as surface-mounted transformers, pedestal-mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets, and concealed ducts in an underground system may be placed aboveground with approval of the Community Services Department. Such exceptions shall not be placed in required front or side yard setbacks and shall be adequately screened so as not to be visible from the street.

(Ord. No. 2015-01, § 3, 5-5-2015; Ord. No. 2016-06, § 16, 5-3-2016)

Sec. 44-276. - Traffic safety triangle.

(a)

Corner parcels. Traffic safety triangles shall be developed in a manner that ensures visibility across the corners of the intersecting streets, alleys, and private driveways. The traffic safety triangle shall be described as a triangular shaped area on a corner parcel formed by 20 feet from the intersection of lines tangent to the face of the curb, and connecting the lines diagonally across the property making a 90degree triangle as shown in the figure below.

(b)

Height of obstructions. The maximum height of any object (i.e., fence, landscaping, signs, or walls) located in the traffic safety triangle area shall be three feet, measured from the adjoining top of curb. The three-foot height limit shall not apply to traffic safety devices, trees trimmed to eight feet above the adjacent top of curb, utility poles, and other government or utility installed devices.

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(Ord. No. 2015-01, § 3, 5-5-2015)

Sec. 44-277. - Address numerals.

Street address numerals shall be provided pursuant to the following:

(1)

Single-family units. Street addresses shall be visible from the public street and may be displayed either on the front door, on the fascia adjacent to the main entrance, or on another prominent location. Numerals shall be a minimum four inches in height with not less than one-fourth-inch stroke and shall contrast sharply with the background.

(2)

Multifamily units. Street addresses shall be visible from the public street and shall be displayed on the complex identification sign. If there is no complex identification sign, the street address may be displayed on the fascia adjacent to the main entrance or on another prominent location. When the property has alley access, address numerals shall be displayed in a prominent location visible from the alley. Street address numerals shall be a minimum six inches in height with not less than one-half-inch stroke and shall contrast sharply with the background. Identification of individual units shall be provided adjacent to the unit entrances. Letters or numerals of individual units shall be a minimum of four inches in height with not less than one-fourth-inch stroke and shall contrast sharply with the background.

(3)

Nonresidential properties. Street addresses shall be visible from the public street. Street addresses shall be displayed on a freestanding sign, on the fascia adjacent to the main entrance, or on another prominent location on the building. When the property has alley access, address numerals shall be displayed in a prominent location visible from the alley. Numerals shall be a minimum six inches in height with not less than one-half-inch stroke and shall contrast sharply with the background. Identification of individual units shall be provided adjacent to the unit entrances. Letters or numerals for the individual units shall be four inches in height with not less than one-fourth-inch stroke and shall contrast sharply with the background.

(Ord. No. 2015-01, § 3, 5-5-2015)

Sec. 44-278. - Outdoor and exterior lighting standards.

Where applicable all outdoor and exterior lighting standards shall meet the recommended illumination levels as published by the then-current edition of the Illuminating Engineer Society of North America (IESNA or IES) Lighting Handbook.

(Ord. No. 2015-01, § 3, 5-5-2015)

Secs. 44-279—44-302. - Reserved. DIVISION 2. - AFFORDABLE HOUSING