§ 32-119. Utilities.

(a)

Requirements for underground wiring. All lines for telephone, electric, television and other similar services distributed by wire or cable are to be installed underground in the rear of all lots throughout the subdivision area, except for a major thoroughfare right-of-way, and such conduits or cables shall be placed within private easements provided to such service company by the developer or within dedicated public ways, provided only that overhead lines may be permitted upon written recommendation of the city council at the time of final plat approval where it is determined that overhead lines will not constitute a detriment to the health, safety, general welfare, plat design and character of the subdivision. All such facilities shall be constructed in accordance with the standards of construction approved by the state public service commission. All drainage and underground utility installations that traverse privately owned property shall be protected by easements granted by the proprietor.

(b)

Sewage disposal. A sanitary sewer system including all appurtenances shall be required in all subdivisions.

(c)

Water supply. A public water supply system, water mains, fire hydrants and required water system appurtenances shall be constructed in such a manner as to adequately serve all lots shown on the subdivision plat, both for domestic use and fire protection.

(d)

Storm drainage system. An adequate storm drainage system including necessary storm sewers, catchbasins, manholes, culverts, bridges, and other appurtenances shall be required in all subdivisions. Adequate provision shall be made for proper drainage of stormwater runoff from residential yards. Each lot shall be graded to allow stormwater to drain at a predetermined slope to storm drainage collection points in such manner as not to interfere with the drainage of abutting lots.

(e)

Electrical transmittal equipment. All transformers or other related equipment related to underground lines, as provided in subsection (a) of this section, shall be situated in the rear of all subdivision lots.

(f)

Applicability. This section shall apply to all utility installation planned or proposed on or before the date of the ordinance from which this section derives and where the utility has not been constructed.

(Code 1977, § 20-56; Ord. No. 62, § 1, 5-12-1969; Ord. No. 223, 5-13-1996)