(a)
Generally. Existing and proposed utility lines shall immediately
be placed underground.
(b)
Exceptions. The following exceptions apply:
(1)
Existing electrical transmission lines (greater than 66 KV) shall
be exempt from the undergrounding requirement.
(2)
Surface-mounted transformers, meter cabinets, pedestal-mounted terminal
boxes and other similar equipment may be placed above ground if located
in the rear yard.
(3)
After review by the planning commission, upon making the finding
that conditions exist which make the immediate underground placement
of utilities unreasonable or impractical, the city council may waive
the requirement for immediate undergrounding, if security for the
undergrounding to be done at a future date to be determined by the
city, is provided, in a form acceptable to the city.
(Ord. 88-O-117 § 1, 1988; Ord. 91-O-101 § 1, 1991; Ord. 93-O-100 § 1, 1993)
The subdivider is responsible for complying with the requirements
of this chapter, and he shall make the necessary arrangements with
the serving utility companies for the installation of such facilities.
(Ord. 88-O-117 § 1, 1988)
Sanitary sewers, appurtenances and service connections shall
be constructed to the lines and grades approved by the city engineer
and shall be of such size and design as the city engineer designates.
Where there is no sewer within reasonable proximity, when gravity
flow is impossible, when pumping costs would be excessive, and when,
in the opinion of the city council no public nuisance would result,
sanitary sewers, on specific permit of the city council, may be constructed
for future connection to permanent sewer facilities and remain dry
until an outfall is provided.
(Ord. 88-O-117 § 1, 1988)
Domestic water shall be provided by the subdivider. Water mains
and service connections shall be constructed to serve each lot within
the subdivided area and shall be of such size and design as designated
by the city engineer and water company servicing the subdivided area.
(Ord. 88-O-117 § 1, 1988)
All underground utilities, sanitary sewers and storm drains
installed in streets, service roads, alleys, or highways shall be
constructed prior to the grading and surfacing of such streets, service
roads, alleys or highways. Manholes and access facilities shall be
brought to grade after paving is complete.
(Ord. 88-O-177 § 1, 1988)
Utility easements not less than a minimum of 15 feet wide shall
be required on either side of all lots, where necessary for wires,
drainage and water mains or other utilities. A reduction of the width
may be allowed, when a lesser width is justified in the opinion of
the city engineer and the serving utility.
(Ord. 88-O-117 § 1, 1988)
Sanitary sewers, slope rights on adjoining property, watercourses
and storm drains shall be placed in easements when public right-of-way
is not available or adequate. Said easements shall be shown on the
subdivision map and dedicated to the city. It shall be the subdivider's
responsibility to provide all necessary easements. If eminent domain
proceedings are necessary, the developer shall reimburse the city
for all costs incurred. The city engineer may require watercourses
to be placed entirely in underground conduits or adequately fenced
or otherwise improved.
(Ord. 88-O-117 § 1, 1988)
