The purpose of this chapter is to establish use and development regulations for public utility substations to ensure they are compatible with adjoining uses.

The requirements of this chapter shall apply to any public utility substation within the city. Such requirements shall not be construed to prohibit or limit other applicable provisions of this title, this code, and other laws.

A public utility substation that conforms to the development standards of section 152-45-4 of this chapter shall be a permitted use in any zone.

The development standards set forth in this section shall apply to any public utility substation established as a permitted use.

1. Color:
   The public utility substation shall be painted or constructed of materials with earth tone colors chosen by the utility provider from a list of colors approved by the city.
2. Fencing:
   The perimeter of the public utility substation site shall be fenced if necessary to provide public safety or protect utility equipment.
3. Landscaping:
   The perimeter of the public utility substation site shall be landscaped in accordance with a landscaping plan approved by the zoning administrator.
4. Location:
   Public utility substations shall be located only as follows :
   1. On private property, more than thirty feet (30') from any habitable structure.
   2. Within the park strip of any fully constructed public street right of way.
   3. No public utility substation shall be located in the path of any planned street or trail as illustrated on the city's road master plan or any park or trail master plan that may be adopted.
5. Maximum Size:
   Maximum aboveground size of a public utility substation shall be as follows:
   1. If not located within the park strip of a fully improved street, nine feet (9') in any direction horizontally and six and one-half feet (61/2') vertically above the existing grade.
   2. If located within the park strip of a fully improved street, five feet (5') horizontally parallel to the street by two feet (2') perpendicular to the street and fifty six inches (56") vertically above existing grade.
6. Visual Obstructions:
   The public utility substation shall conform to visual obstruction regulations set forth in subsection 152-37-9E of this chapter.

A public utility substation that does not conform to the development standards of section 152-45-4 of this chapter may be established in any zone subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit pursuant to the requirements of section 152-7-9 of this chapter and the development standards of section 152-45-6 of this chapter.

The development standards of section 152-45-4 of this chapter shall apply to any public utility substation established as a conditional use except as modified by the following subsections:

1. Location:
   Public utility substations exceeding the size limits of subsection 152-45-4E of this chapter shall not be located in any park strip or front yard.
2. Maximum Size:
   A public utility substation located in a residential zone shall not exceed twelve feet (12') horizontally and ten feet (10') vertically above existing grade.
3. Maximum Height:
   Public utility substations exceeding the height limitations of subsection 152-45-4E of this chapter may be permitted subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit.