San Mateo Municipal Code Ch. 26.32 Public Utilities

Where required for public utilities purposes, utility easements shall be provided within the subdivision, generally in the vicinity of the street frontage, including the public utility easement designed solely for underground electrical and communications distribution services. The detailed specifications in the design standards and specifications and/or State of California, Public Utility Commission General Orders shall govern all utility installations.

prior code § 139.20(e)(part)

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 pedestal mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets, and concealed ducts. This does not include transformers;

(2) Metal poles supporting only high voltage wires, switches, transformers and street lights.

For the purposes of this chapter, utility distribution facilities for electrical power shall mean facilities carrying nominal voltages of less than thirty-four thousand five hundred volts.

prior code § 139.20(e)(1)

The subdivider shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of this chapter; and shall make all necessary arrangements with utility companies or agencies involved for installation of said facilities.

prior code § 139.20(e)(2)