Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 8 — Building Regulations
Los Altos Hills Municipal Code Ch. 5 Building Construction Standards
Los Altos Hills Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Los Altos Hills
Cite as: Los Altos Hills Municipal Code Chapter 5 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 8-5.01. Underground installations—Electrical and telephone service lead-in.¶
Every electrical and telephone and other utility service lead-in constructed or placed pursuant to this chapter shall be constructed and placed underground so that no portion thereof shall remain aboveground at any place between the street or easement line supply and the structure which such lead-in serves. No new utility pole or overhead line shall be installed, except for repair or maintenance purposes. This provision applies only to utility work necessitated by applicants for building permits.
(§ 2, Ord. 558, eff. February 15, 2015)
§ 8-5.02. Backflow protection—New or replacement private sewer lateral.¶
All new private sewer lateral connections to a public sewer shall be required to install a sewer relief valve and backwater valve on the property that is easily accessible for maintenance and inspection. In addition, any replacement or repair of an existing private sewer lateral shall require the installation of a sewer relief valve and backwater valve. The design and installation of the backwater valve shall comply with the regulations in the current edition of the California Plumbing Code and Town detail standards.
(§ 2, Ord. 558, eff. February 15, 2015)
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