As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
DOUBLE WOOD POLE
Any replaced utility pole which is in close proximity to
a new utility pole and from which public utility companies are required
to transfer their facilities to the new utility pole pursuant to the
orders, rules and regulation of the PSC.
UTILITY FACILITY or FACILITIES
The cables, terminals, conductors and other fixtures necessary
for transmitting electric, telecommunications services, cable television
or other services provided by the owner or joint owner of, or other
licensed attachers to, a utility pole.
UTILITY POLE
A structure, column or post used to support utility facilities.
WRITTEN NOTIFICATION/WRITTEN NOTICE
A writing directed to a representative of a public utility,
who may be designated by the public utility to receive such notice,
sent by regular mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail.
If any public utility or licensed attacher violates the provisions
of this chapter, the Town of Cornwall may commence a civil action
in a court of competent jurisdiction seeking any remedy provided by
law or equity, including, without limitation, declaratory and injunctive
relief to enforce compliance and/or enjoin noncompliance with this
chapter. In such action the Town shall be entitled to recover of attorneys'
fees.
The provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to supplement
applicable state and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations,
and nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to abolish, impair, supersede
or replace existing remedies of the Town, county or state or existing
requirements of any other applicable state or local laws, ordinances,
codes or regulations. In case of conflict between any provision of
this chapter and any applicable state or local law, ordinance, code
or regulation, the more restrictive or stringent provision or requirement
shall prevail.