Sec. 126-505. Exceptions.
(a) Exceptions to the undergrounding requirements of section 126-504 are:
(1) Transformers, switching boxes, gas regulator stations, terminal boxes, meter cabinets, pedestals, ducts, and other facilities necessarily appurtenant to street lighting and underground facilities.
(2) All facilities reasonably necessary to connect underground facilities to existing or permitted overhead or aboveground facilities.
(3) Overhead electric transmission lines.
(4) Temporary overhead electric distribution lines and overhead telecommunications lines required for construction. Such overhead electric distribution lines and overhead telecommunications lines shall be removed when construction is completed.
(5) Additions to existing overhead facilities necessary to maintain service. This exception shall not be construed to permit the extension of overhead facilities to a location not presently being served by overhead facilities.
(6) WCFs and their necessary aboveground appurtenances.
(7) All facilities required to be installed in response to an emergency.
(b) It shall not be necessary to remove or replace aboveground utility facilities in operation on the effective date of the ordinance, except as provided in this article. (Code 1979, § 39-133; Ord. No. 2019-09, § 5, 3-18-2019; Ord. No. 2015-25, § 6, 6-29-2015)