Utility Lines and Facilities Rules for Subdivisions

Electric and Other Utility Lines and Communication.Electrical service shall be provided for all subdivisions, provided that the subdivisions within the agricultural and open use districts outside of the urban district as established by the State Land Use Commission may be exempted from this requirement if the subdivision used is to be primarily for agricultural purposes.Electric distribution lines and other utility and communication distribution lines shall be permitted overhead except as provided in this Section.All electrical services, street light wiring, and other utility and communications services shall be installed underground for all subdivisions within the resort districts and for residential subdivisions where the density of development is to be at 10 dwelling units or more per acre. The following types of lines and facilities may be exempted from the requirements of this Section: poles without overhead lines used exclusively for fire or police alarm boxes, lighting purposes or traffic control, and equipment appurtenant to underground facilities.Street lights shall be provided within the subdivision of commercial, R-2, R-4, R-6, R-10, R-20, RR-10 and RR-20 Use Districts. The construction of street lights shall conform to the standards established by the Department of Public Works.All new electric and other utility and communication services and facilities to be located within floodplain areas as determined by the County in subdivisions and new developments will be located and constructed in a manner which will minimize the risk and danger of flood damage.