A.
Notwithstanding
any other provision of the Bellflower Municipal Code, no building
permit shall be issued for any property which is subject to the provisions
of this chapter, unless all public utility distribution lines, wire
or cables, including but not limited to electric, communications,
street lighting and cable television service, installed within the
boundaries of such property and for the purposes of serving such property
are placed underground. This chapter shall not apply to:
B.
Any
building permit(s) which is (are) issued within any 12 month period
when the cost of the improvement established by the building permit
is less than $50,000.
(Prior code § 15-1.1)
A.
The
provisions of this chapter requiring that utility lines and facilities
be installed underground shall not apply to the following types of
facilities or under the following conditions:
1.
Poles
without overhead wires used exclusively for police and fire alarm
boxes, traffic control facilities or any similar municipal equipment
installed under the supervision of and to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer;
2.
Poles
used exclusively for street lighting;
3.
Surface
mounted transformers, pedestal mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets
and concealed ducts in an underground system;
4.
The
existing main utility line serving as the point of connection is located
in excess of 200 linear feet measured from the point of connection
to the subject property, except that installation of conduit on private
property stubbed out to the public right-of-way shall be completed
prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy;
5.
The
existing main utility line serving as the point of connection is located
to the rear or side yard of any property and said point of connection
is not located in a public right-of-way.
B.
Special
Exceptions. The City Council may waive or modify the requirements
set forth in this chapter.
(Prior code § 15-1.2)
If the existing main utility lines are located on the opposite
side of the street of the property being developed, temporary overhead
facilities may be installed providing the underground facilities are
constructed to the street property line in accordance with the Public
Utility Commission rules and the provisions of the Southern California
Edison Company, Pacific Telephone Company and General Telephone Company.
For the purposes of this chapter "temporary" shall mean six months
from the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
(Prior code § 15-1.3)
No building permit or occupancy permit shall be issued for any
new construction and land development unless the applicant's plans
comply with this chapter, or until the applicant has obtained a waiver
of the requirement of the underground utility ordinance.
(Prior code § 15-1.4)
Within 15 days after the rendition of action by the Planning
Commission, any applicant dissatisfied with the decision of the Planning
Commission may file a written appeal with the City Clerk of the City
Council stating the reasons for such appeal.
(Prior code § 15-1.5)
Upon hearing the appeal, the City Council shall consider the
record and such additional evidence as may be offered and may affirm,
reverse or modify in whole or in part, the order, requirement, decision,
determination or interpretation appealed from, or make and substitute
such other additional decisions or determination as it may find warranted
under the provisions of this chapter. The City Council shall forthwith
transmit a copy of the decision to the appellant and applicant and
City Planning Commission.
(Prior code § 15-1.6)
