Chapter 15.95
UTILITIES
Sections:
15.95.010 Requirements for all development.
15.95.030 Placement of utilities underground.
15.95.010 Requirements for all development.
The following basic utilities are required for all development subject to the criteria listed herein as well as the goals and policies outlined in the comprehensive plan:
(1) Electricity;
(2) Telephone;
(3) Potable water;
(4) Sanitary sewer;
(5) Natural gas/oil;
(6) Illumination. All streets, driveways, sidewalks, bikeways, parking lots and other common areas and facilities in developments shall provide illumination meeting local and state standards;
(7) Fire hydrants. [Ord. 671 § 5.5.A, 1995.]
15.95.020 Design standards.
All utilities required by this code shall meet or exceed the minimum standards set by local and state agencies. [Ord. 671 § 5.5.B, 1995.]
15.95.030 Placement of utilities underground.
(1) All utilities shall be installed underground, within easements or dedicated public rights-of-way, in accordance with local and state requirements.
(2) Lots abutting existing easements or public rights-of-way where overhead electric, telephone, or cable television distribution supply lines and service connections have previously been installed may be supplied with such services from the utilities’ overhead facilities provided the service connection to the site or lot are placed underground.
(3) Screening of any utility apparatus placed above ground shall be required. [Ord. 1211 § 2(A), 2022; Ord. 671 § 5.5.C, 1995.]
15.95.040 Utility easements.
When a developer installs or causes the installation of water, sewer, electrical power, telephone, or cable television facilities and intends that such facilities shall be owned, operated, or maintained by a public utility or any entity other than the developer, the developer shall transfer to such utility or entity the necessary ownership or easement rights to enable the utility or entity to operate such facilities. [Ord. 671 § 5.5.D, 1995.]