The purpose of this subchapter is to establish when new and existing service connections, including telephone, cable television, electrical power, natural gas, water, and sewer, are to be installed and/or placed underground.
(Ord. 591 § 2 (Exh. B), 2010)
Required utility improvements shall be installed by the applicant prior to final approval or occupancy. For subdivisions the applicant shall complete the improvements prior to final plat approval or post a bond or other surety with the utility provider.
(Ord. 591 § 2 (Exh. B), 2010)
A. 
Undergrounding required under this subchapter shall be limited to the service connection and new facilities located on private property. Undergrounding of service connections and new electrical and telecommunication facilities on private property shall be required with new development as follows:
1. 
All new nonresidential construction including remodels and additions where the total value of the project exceeds 50 percent of the assessed valuation of the property and improvements and involves the relocation of service.
2. 
All new residential construction and new accessory structures or the creation of new residential lots.
3. 
Residential remodels and additions where the total value of the project exceeds 50 percent of the assessed valuation of the property and improvements and involves the relocation of the service connection to the structure.
B. 
Conversion of a service connection from aboveground to underground shall not be required under this subchapter for:
1. 
The upgrade or change of location of electrical panel, service, or meter for existing structures not associated with a development application; and
2. 
New or replacement phone lines, cable lines, or any communication lines for existing structures not associated with a development application.
(Ord. 591 § 2 (Exh. B), 2010; Ord. 767 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017)