Montgomery City Zoning Code
§ 16-5.11
Public Utilities.
[Ord. #85-482, S 511; Ord. #88-584, SIVO]
a.
All public services shall be connected to an approved public utilities system where one exists. The developer shall arrange with the servicing utility for the underground installation of the distribution supply lines and service connections, in accordance with the provisions of the applicable standard terms and conditions incorporated as part of its tariff, as the same are on file with the New Jersey State Board of Public Utility Commissioners; provided, however, that lots not part of a new major subdivision or site plan which abut existing streets where overhead electric, CATV or telephone distribution supply lines and service connections have heretofore been installed may be supplied with electric, CATV and telephone service from these overhead lines but any new service connections from the utilities' overhead lines, shall be installed underground. In cases where extension or replacement of service is needed to existing or new buildings in established subdivisions or developments, the present method of service may be continued. In the case of existing overhead utilities, however, should a road widening or an extension of service or such other condition occur as a result of the development and necessitate the replacement or relocation of such utilities, the developer shall cause the replacement or relocation to be underground.
1.
Upon submission of preliminary plats or plans for approval, the developer shall present a statement of interest, setting forth all public utility companies to serve the tract and a letter from each company stating that service will be available to the development. The preliminary plans shall recite all public utilities that will serve the development. Any deviation from the statement of interest shall make null and void any approval granted by the Township.
2.
Prior to the pre-construction meeting proceeding the commencement of construction, the developer shall furnish the Administrative Officer a copy of the agreements with the applicable public utility companies certifying the jurisdiction of the public utility company for the particular portion of the Township; indicating agreement with the proposed utility installation design; and stating who will construct the facility so that service will be available prior to occupancy. The form of such agreement(s) shall be reviewed and approved by the Township Attorney prior to the commencement of construction.
3.
The developer shall provide the Township with four copies of a final as-built plan showing the installed location of the facilities.
b.
Easements along property lines or elsewhere for utility installation may be required. Such easements shall be at least 20 feet wide and located in consultation with the companies or Township departments concerned and, to the fullest extent possible, shall be centered on or adjacent to lot lines. Such easement dedication shall be expressed on the plat or plan as follows: "Utility right-of-way easement granted for the purposes provided for and expressed in the Land Development Ordinance of Montgomery Township." Utility easements along street right-of-way lines shall be a minimum of 10 feet in width.
c.
All construction shall be in accordance with the Standard Construction and Detail Sheets, as promulgated by the Township Engineer and adopted by the Township in accordance with law.