Sec. 654.134. - Utility lines.

Utility lines of all kinds, including those of franchised utilities, electric power and light, telephone and telegraph, cable television, water, sewer and gas shall be constructed and installed beneath the surface of the ground unless it is determined by the JEA or Department that soil, topographical or another compelling condition makes the underground installation of the utility lines as prescribed herein unreasonable or impracticable. The underground installation of incidental appurtenances such as transformer boxes, pedestal-mounted terminal boxes, meter boxes for electricity or similar service hardware necessary for the provision of electric and communication utilities shall not be required. Below-ground-level installation shall not be required of the electric and communication major feeder or transmission lines which serve more than one residential subdivision. The placement, installation and maintenance of utility lines shall be in conformance with the respective utility company's construction procedures as approved by the Department. The developer shall make the necessary cost and other arrangements, including easements, for the underground installation with each of the persons furnishing the utility services involved. In subdivisions of less than 12 lots or where the density of development is less than one dwelling an acre, the Department may waive the requirement for underground installation if the service to an adjacent area is overhead and no further development of the proposed subdivision is contemplated. This Section shall not apply to resubdivisions of areas already developed, if the resubdivision will not require material and substantial changes in utility lines or accessory installation. (Ord. 91-58-147, § 1; Ord. 2002-714-E, § 5; Ord. 2013-185-E, § 6; Ord. 2025-30-E , § 20) Note— Former § 654.122 .