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

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

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.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

A public utility substation that conforms to the development standards of section 10-26-4 of this chapter shall be a permitted use in any zone.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

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

A.

Color: A public utility substation shall be painted or constructed of materials with earth tone colors.

B.

Fencing: The perimeter of a public utility substation site shall be fenced as needed to provide public safety or protect utility equipment.

C.

Landscaping: The perimeter of a public utility substation site shall be landscaped in accordance with a landscaping plan approved by the planning commission.

D.

Location: A public utility substation:

1.

May be located within the park strip of any fully constructed public street right of way.

2.

Shall not be located in the path of any planned street or trail as illustrated on the city's master street plan.

E.

Maximum Size: The 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 (6.5') 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.

F.

Visual Obstructions: A public utility substation shall conform to visual obstruction regulations set forth in subsection 10-22-10E of this title.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

A public utility substation that does not conform to the development standards of section 10-26-4 of this chapter may be established in any zone subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit pursuant to the requirements of section 10-5-14 of this title and the development standards of section 10-26-6 of this chapter.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

The development standards of section 10-26-4 of this chapter shall apply to any public utility substation established as a conditional use except as modified by the following subsections:

A.

Location: A public utility substation which exceeds the size limits of subsection 10-26-4E of this chapter shall not be located in any park strip or front yard.

B.

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.

C.

Maximum Height: A public utility substation which exceeds the height limitations of subsection 10-26-4E of this chapter may be permitted subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)