§ 34A-19. Underground installation preferred.

(a)

The underground placement of facilities is encouraged.

(b)

Facilities shall be installed underground where existing utilities are already underground.

(c)

Underground conduits and ducts shall be installed in the public rights-of-way between the adjacent property line and curb line unless otherwise directed by the city.

(d)

Conduits and ducts shall be installed parallel with the curb line and cross the public rights-of-way perpendicular to the public rights-of-way centerline unless otherwise directed by the city.

(e)

Ducts and conduits shall be installed by trenchless excavation or directional boring whenever commercially economical and practical. Trenchless excavation shall be used to place facilities under paved public rights-of-way centerline unless otherwise directed by the city.

( Ord. No. 2017-9964, § 2, 8-10-17 )