07-28-2025 - Agenda Packet City Council - regular meeting

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(a r r UTILITIES replacement of those lines commonly referred to as high -voltage transmission lines upon which the conductor's normal operating voltage equals or exceeds 23,000 volts (phase to phase) shall be allowed; however, 60 days prior to commencement of construction of such a project, the city shall be furnished notice of the proposed project and, upon request, the utility company involved shall furnish any relevant information regarding such project to the city. This section shall not be construed as waiving the require- ments of any other ordinance or regula- tion of the city as it may apply to any such proposed project. (2) Technical and economic feasibility. Above- ground placement, construction, modifica- tion or replacement of lines shall be allowed in residential, commercial and industrial areas where the council, fol- lowing consideration and recommenda- tion by the planning commission, finds that: a. Underground placement would place an undue financial burden upon the landowner or the utility company or deprive the landowner of the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights; or b. Underground placement is impracti- cal or not technically feasible due to topographical, subsoil or other exist- ing conditions which adversely affect underground utility placement. (3) Temporary service. Above -ground place- ment of temporary service lines shall only be allowed: a. During the new construction of any project for a period not to exceed 24 months. b. During any emergency to safeguard lives or property within the city. C. For a period of not more than seven months when soil conditions make excavation impractical. § 2.04.120 d. Where specifically waived by the council based on facts presented to it. (c) Repair and maintenance of existing instal- lations. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent repair, maintenance, replacement or modification of existing overhead utility lines. (d) Developer responsibility. All owners, plat- ters or developers are responsible for complying with the requirements of this section, and prior to the final approval of any plat or development plan, shall submit to the planning commission written instruments from the appropriate utility companies showing that all necessary arrange- ments with such companies for installation of utilities have been made. (e) Placement. (1) All utility lines shall be placed within appropriate easements or dedicated public ways so as to cause minimum conflict with other underground services. Whenever feasible, all utilities shall be placed within the same trench. (2) All utility companies shall submit annu- ally to the building inspector current maps revealing locations of underground installations and whether such installa- tions were installed prior to or after April 1, 1984. (Code 1984, § 12.40; Code 2003, § 14-36) Sec. 2.04.120. Fixing rates and charges for public utilities. Public utility company rates and charges may be fixed and determined by the respective franchisees in compliance with this section, as follows: (1) No rate or charge involving an increase shall become effective until approved by the council, unless the council has delegated its rate -setting authority to another authority. To request such increase, the franchisee shall prepare its written petition setting forth the then - current and proposed rates and charges, the effective date of the proposed increases (which may not be within 90 days of CD2:5