Sec. 23-144. Location of utilities

Installations of new utility systems, major alterations to existing systems, and major replacements to existing systems shall be located either within the public right-of-way or in an easement adjacent to the right-of-way. Utility installations in new subdivisions and along new public right-of-way may be installed in utility easements, provided the utility easements are acquired either by dedication on the subdivision plat(s) or by the County when the new public right-of-way is acquired. On existing public right-of-way or new public right-of-way where utility easement(s) have not been dedicated or acquired by the County, utilities will be installed in the public right-of-way out of the paved roadway wherever possible.