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(1) All structures built in residential (R) zones, except for one-family dwellings where more than fifty-one percent (51%) of the lots in the block are serviced by overhead wires, and all structures built in commercial (C) zones shall, within exterior boundary lines of such property, have all electrical communication, television service cables, and similar distribution service wires and/or cable placed underground. The owner is responsible for complying with the requirements of this Section, and he shall make the necessary arrangements with each of the servicing utilities for installation of such facilities.

(2) Transformers, terminal boxes, meter cabinets, pedestals, concealed ducts, and other facilities necessarily appurtenant to such underground facilities may be placed above ground. Water and sewer distribution facilities shall be installed in conformance with the specifications of the City Engineer.

(3) The Planning Commission may waive the requirements of this Section in a particular case where it is shown, and the Planning Commission so finds that topography, soil, surface water, or other conditions make such underground installation unreasonable or impractical. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to existing utilities, facilities, or to the installation and maintenance of overhead electrical transmission lines and overhead communication long distance trunk and feeder lines.