As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
DANGEROUS/DAMAGED POLE
Any utility pole that is structurally compromised due to
weather, a traffic incident, and/or age and poses a potential threat
to public safety.
DOUBLE POLE
Any utility pole which is attached or in close proximity
to a new utility pole.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
The Town of Woodbury Town Board, or the department or individual
it designates, from time to time, for the enforcement of this chapter.
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 service, including
telecommunications service, to the residents of the Town of Woodbury.
REMOVE, REMOVAL
Extrication of an entire utility pole including any of its
moorings and appurtenances or, where necessary, the cutting of a utility
pole flush to the ground, and the filling and grading of any hole
or opening left after such extrication or cutting in a manner that
leaves a level grade safe for vehicle and pedestrian travel.
UTILITY POLE
A column or post used to support service lines for a public
utility.
WRITTEN NOTIFICATION/WRITTEN NOTICE
A writing directed to a representative of a public utility,
who may be designated by the utility to receive such notice, sent
by regular mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail.
No person, firm or corporation subject to the jurisdiction and
regulation of the New York State Public Service Commission ("PSC")
shall place or erect any pole for any purpose on any highway, street,
road or right-of-way within the Town, or change the location of any
existing pole on any highway, street, road or right-of-way within
the Town, without first having provided notification to the Town.