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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
ORDINANCE NO. L_j U
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE UNDERGOUND WIRING
IN NEW SUBDIVISIONS OF ELECTRICAL AND COM-
MUNICATIONS LINES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; REPEALING LAWS IN CONFLICT; AND, PRO-
VIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC,
FLORIDA:
SECTION 1: In new residential subdivisions whose plats
are approved after the effective date of this ordinance, all util-
ity lines (including, but not limited to, those required for elec-
trical power distribution, telephone and telegraph communication,
street lighting and television signal services) shall be installed
underground. This section shall apply to all cable, conduits or
wires forming part of an electrical distribution system, including
service lines to individual properties necessary to serve the
subdivision under consideration. However, this section shall not
apply to wires, conductors or associated apparatus and supporting
structures whose exclusive function is in transmission of electrical
energy between generating stations, substations and transmission
lines of other utility systems. Appurtenances such as transformer
boxes, pedestal mounted terminal boxes, and meter cabinets may be
placed above ground and shall be located in such a manner as to
minimize noise effects upon the surrounding residential properties.
SECTION 2: Easements shall be provided for the install-
ation of underground utilities or relocating existing facilities
in conformance with such size and location of easements as may be
determined by the City Engineer of the City of Tamarac to be com-
patible with the requirements of all utility companies involved
with respect to a particular utility service.
5ECTIQN 3: The subdivider or developer shall make the
necessary costs and other arrangements for such underground in-
stallation with each of the persons, firms or corporations furnishing
utility services that are involved with respect to a particular
development.
SECTION 4: The subdivider or developer shall submit
written evidence of a satisfactory arrangement with each of the
persons, firms or corporations furnishing utility services involved
with respect to a particular development before the final plat of
the subdivision is submitted to the City Council for its approval.
SECTION 5: All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in
conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.
SECTION 6: This Ordinance shall become effective imme-
diately upon its final passage.
ATTEST:
PASSED FIRST READING THIS llth DAY OF _ July , 1973.
PASSED SECOND READING THIS 2� DAY OF -, 1973.
PASSED THIRD READING THIS DAY OF 1, 1973.
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Councilman Socker