It is hereby declared and found that the erection and maintenance of
poles and wires in, over, under and upon the streets or public places of the
Village should be subject to supervision and administrative control for the
purpose of safeguarding the health, convenience, safety, aesthetic sensibilities
and general welfare of the people of the Village.
No person shall, except upon written permit issued by the Board of Trustees,
erect or relocate telegraph, telephone, electric light or other poles or string
wires in, over, under or upon the streets or public grounds of the Village.
Application for such permit shall be accompanied by a fee as per a schedule
adopted by the Board of Trustees. The Board may, by resolution, waive or modify
these requirements when a permit or permits required hereunder are issued
to a municipality or public utility corporation.
Not more than a single row of poles for supporting wires of any kind
shall be erected on any street, and all telephone, telegraph and electric
wires shall, when strung for use, be 16 or more feet above the grade line
of the street at all points.