§ 22-427. Other Utilities.


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  • 1. 
    All utility lines, including, but not limited to, electric, gas, cable, fiber optics, and telephone, shall be placed underground. Installation of all utilities shall be in accordance with the engineering standards and specifications of the Borough, Borough authority or other public utility involved. All such underground utilities shall be put in place, connected, inspected by a qualified Borough representative in accordance with § 22-704 and approved before the streets are constructed, where such utilities lie under the proposed cartway and before any person is permitted to occupy any building to be served by such utilities.
    2. 
    All utilities shall be coordinated and located in an organized layout.
    3. 
    In accordance with the provisions of Act 287, the applicant shall contact all applicable utility companies and accurately determine the locations of all underground utilities within the boundaries of the tract proposed for development prior to excavation. A list of the applicable utilities and their phone numbers shall appear on preliminary plans submitted for review, and proof of contact shall be presented to the Borough prior to final plan approval.
Ord. 2016-2267, 10/11/2016