Underground facilities in new residential developments are only required by § § 57.81-57.87 (relating to underground electrical service in new residential developments) when a bona fide developer exists, that is, only when utility-ready lots are provided by the developer. A mere subdivision is not required to have underground service. Should the lot owner or owners in a subdivision desire underground service, the service shall be provided by the utility if the lot owner, at his option, either complies with § 57.83 (relating to applicants for electric service) or pays to the utility charges that are contained in the utility's tariff for underground electric service not required by this title.
52 Pa. Code § 57.88