§ 17-3-5 Undergrounding.
Except when permitted under this chapter and when reasonably required to fill small gaps in existing permitted aerial utility systems when approved by the City Manager or his or her designee, a licensee shall not erect any pole on or along any street or public way of the City. Except as prohibited in this chapter, nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the use of existing poles; provided, that use agreements are entered into between a licensee and the owners of said poles.
(A) The undergrounding of cables is required under the following conditions when either have or do occur:
(1) Cables shall be installed underground where all existing utilities are already underground;
(2) Previously installed aerial cable shall be undergrounded in concert with utilities when they are undergrounded; and
(3) When previously installed aerial utilities are undergrounded.
(B) To prevent unnecessary damage to streets, right of way and property, the installation of cable service cables underground shall be accomplished in new subdivisions at the same time and in the same trench as other communications, electric and other permanent services to structures. (Ord. 19-1458, passed 12-2-19)