Except as expressly provided in this section, all utility lines including, but not limited to, those required for electrical power distribution, telephone and telegraph communication, street lighting and television signal service shall [be] installed underground. This section shall apply to all cables, conduits or wires forming part of an electrical distribution system, including services lines to individual properties and main distribution feeder electric lines delivering power to local distribution systems; provided, however, it shall not apply to wires, conductors or associated apparatus and supporting structures whose exclusive function is in transmission of electrical energy between generating situations, substations and transmission lines of other utility systems. Appurtenances such as transformer boxes, pedestal mounted terminal boxes, and meter cabinets may be placed above ground but shall be located in conformance with the requirements of the city. Easements shall be provided for the installation of utilities or relocating existing facilities in conformances with the rules and regulations of the respective utility company. In subdivisions of less than ten lots, the city engineer may waive the requirements for underground installations if the service to the adjacent area is overhead, and it does not appear that further development will occur. Any new service which is allowed by the provisions in this section to be supplied by overhead utilities shall be connected to a service panel that is convertible for underground utility service at a future date. The subdivider or developer shall make the necessary costs and other arrangements for such underground installation with each of the persons furnishing utility services involved.

(Ord. No. 3788, § 24, 8-5-2013)