1. All distribution lines, cables, etc. for utilities must be installed below ground within the Subdivision to eliminate the necessity for disturbing the street, curb and gutter, sidewalk and other services and structures when making connections.

(i) When a new Subdivision develops in an area with existing above ground utility lines, the Subdivider is responsible for locating the lines within the subdivision and along its perimeter underground.
(ii) All electrical and telephone support equipment, including transformers, amplifiers and switching devices necessary for underground installations, must be pad- or ground-mounted, or must be mounted underground and not overhead, unless the subdivision is served from perimeter overhead electrical facilities. Pad- or ground-mounted utility equipment must be completely screened from view of any public roadway, and not be located within any required visibility area, such as Sight Distance Zones at intersections or at driveway openings.

2. The Subdivider must provide separate service lines for water and wastewater to each lot, unit, or point of metering if required by the public utility.
3. The Subdivider shall coordinate with all other appropriate utility companies for the extension of their respective utility lines and service to and within the subdivision and for any costs or refunds of such cost.
4. All internal telephone lines, cable television lines, electric lines, and utility lateral and services lines and wires shall be placed underground except as otherwise herein provided.

(i) In unique or unusual circumstances (see Section 2.6: Subdivision Relief Procedures), or to avoid undue hardships, the City Engineer may approve a Subdivision Waiver to permit the construction and maintenance of overhead electric utility lateral or services lines and of overhead telephone and cable TV lines. The City Engineer must approve the Subdivision Waiver before the Planning and Zoning Commission approves a Final Plat for the property.
(ii) Utility approval for final plats and site plans.

(1) All multi-family Site Plans must display signature approval by utility companies before the City will issue a Building Permit.
(2) No Final Plat or Site Plan shall be approved, and no building permit will be issued, without utility company approval.

(iii) Where electrical service is placed underground, other Public and Private Facilities must also be placed underground.
(iv) All electrical, cable television, and telephone support equipment (transformers, amplifiers, switching devices, etc.) necessary for underground installations in Subdivisions must be pad mounted and completely screened from view of any public roadway or placed underground consistent with § 5.1.2: Fencing and screening standards.
(v) Unless specifically stated otherwise, the utility may provide temporary construction service by overhead utility lines and facilities without obtaining a waiver, provided that when the underground utility service to any portion of a Subdivision is completed, the utility promptly removes the overhead electric lines and facilities. A Certificate of Occupancy will not be granted for any building or development if a temporary service has not been removed.

5. All installations regulated by the provisions set forth herein shall be in conformance with the intent of this ordinance and shall conform to any regulations or specifications that the various public utility companies may have in force from time to time.
6. This subsection does not require any existing facilities to be placed underground when there is no proposed Subdivision.