Current through November, 2024
Section 15-23-76 - Utilities required to be underground(a) Public utility companies shall place utility lines underground within the district. The location of all utility structures placed on pads shall be subject to the executive director's approval.(b) The requirement in subsection (a) shall not apply to the following types of utility lines and related facilities if the executive director determines that said requirement would create undue hardship: (1) Overhead lines attached to the exterior surface of a building by means of a bracket or other fixture and extending from one location of the building to another location on the same building or to an adjacent building without crossing any street or alley; and(2) Electric distribution or transmission system in excess of fifteen kilovolts supported on metal or concrete poles without crossarms. [Eff 2/24/90; am and comp 10/10/98; comp 2/2/02; comp 12/9/02; comp 11/3/05] (Auth: HRS §§ 206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7) (Imp: HRS §§ 206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7)