16.32.160 Underground utilities, sanitary sewers and storm drains to be installed in streets and alleys prior to surfacing.
A. All underground utilities, sanitary sewers and storm drains installed in streets, service roads, alleys or highways shall be constructed prior to the surfacing of such streets, service roads, alleys or highways. Service connections for all underground utilities and sanitary sewers shall be placed to such length as will obviate the necessity for disturbing the street or alley improvements when service connections thereto are made.
B. All utility distribution facilities, including but not limited to electric, communication and cable television lines, installed in and for the purpose of supplying service to any residential or commercial subdivision shall be placed underground, except as follows:
1. Equipment appurtenant to underground facilities, such as surface-mounted transformers, pedestal-mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets, and concealed ducts;
2. Metal poles supporting only high-voltage wires, switches, transformers and street lights.
C. The subdivider is responsible for complying with the requirements of this section and shall make the necessary arrangements with the utility companies involved for the installation of the facilities. The planning commission may waive the requirements of this section if topographical, soil or any other conditions make underground installation of said facilities unreasonable or impractical.
D. Industrial subdivisions are excluded from the provisions of this section. (Ord. 90-1 (part), 1990)