As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
DOUBLE WOOD
A new utility pole that is attached, or placed in close proximity,
to a damaged utility pole.
PLANT
The cables, terminals, conductors and other fixtures necessary
for transmitting electric, telephone, cable television or other telecommunications
service.
PUBLIC UTILITY
Any corporation, authority or other entity that provides
electric, telephone, cable television or other telecommunications
service to the residents of the Town of Riverhead.
The Town of Riverhead Highway Department shall include in all
permits for the installation of utility poles on Town highways the
following provisions:
A. The permittee shall have 90 days to remove a damaged pole following
the installation of a new pole.
B. If a damaged pole remains as part of a double wood after the ninety-day
period has expired, the Town of Riverhead Highway Department shall
notify the permittee that the damaged pole must be removed within
60 days of receipt of the notice or a penalty will be imposed.
C. If a damaged pole remains as part of a double wood 60 days after
the Town's notification, the permittee shall be assessed a penalty
of $250 for each day the damaged pole is left standing.