Chapter 12.16 — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

Palo Alto Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Palo Alto

12.16.010 Underground installation required for new construction.¶

12.16.020 Underground utility districts established.¶

12.16.030 Poles, overhead lines and associated overhead structures prohibited in underground districts.¶

12.16.040 Council may designate additional underground utility districts.¶

12.16.050 Exceptions.¶

12.16.060 Special exceptions granted by city council.¶

12.16.070 Time extensions.¶

12.16.080 Notification to affected property owners and utilities.¶

12.16.090 Responsibility of property owner.¶

12.16.091 Financing service connection conversions.¶

12.16.092 Notice of intention.¶

12.16.093 Filing assessment list.¶

12.16.094 Payment of base cost - Establishment of special assessment lien.¶

12.16.095 Notice - Lien.¶

12.16.096 Collection and payment.¶

12.16.097 Funding of unpaid assessments.¶

12.16.100 Action on noncompliance.¶

12.16.110 Cost of removal a lien.¶

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