A. It is found and determined by the city that the general necessity, convenience, health, safety and welfare require that electrical and telecommunication utility facilities be constructed underground in an orderly manner in accordance with the requirements specified in this chapter.

B. The scope of this chapter is to provide policies and standard procedures for regulation of installation, operation, and management of all aerial and underground utility wiring and conduits within the city of Auburn.

C. This chapter shall apply to all electrical and telecommunication utility facilities, including but not limited to power, telephone and cable television facilities, within the corporate city limits; provided, however, the facilities identified in ACC 13.32A.020 are exempt from the undergrounding requirements of this chapter.

D. This chapter clarifies the applicability of all other titles, and all other chapters of this title, of the Auburn City Code regarding the subject of undergrounding, to foster management of city rights-of-way to the benefit of the public, and to prescribe the specific procedures and permits to be used to regulate each activity.

E. All improvements subject to this chapter shall also meet the requirements of the engineering design and construction standards of the city.

F. In addition to the provisions of this chapter, Chapter 20.06 ACC, Cable Franchises, also governs the installation and management of all underground facilities related to cable television services and franchises within the corporate boundaries of the city.

G. In addition to the provisions of this chapter, ACC Title 20, Franchises, Cable Franchises and Leases, also governs the installation and management of all underground facilities related to utilities and telecommunication services and Chapter 12.24 ACC, Construction Permits, also governs franchises and leases within the corporate boundaries of the city.

H. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this chapter and other portions of the Auburn City Code, the provisions of this chapter shall control. (Ord. 6797 § 3 (Exh. C), 2020; Ord. 6238 § 2, 2009.)