The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to limit or interfere with the construction or operation for public utility purposes of water and gas pipes, electric light and power transmission and distribution lines, communication lines, oil pipe lines, sewers, and incidental appurtenances, or with any highway or railroad right-of-way existing or hereinafter authorized by the Village of Depew, County of Erie or State of New York. The above exceptions shall not be construed to permit the placement of wind energy generating facilities, service yards, repair garages or other service or storage structures or uses by said public utilities except as otherwise permitted by this chapter.