§ 18-1-2. Intent.

In enacting this Chapter, the Village intends to exercise its authority over the rights-of-way in the Village and, in particular, the use of the public ways and property by utilities, by establishing uniform standards to address issues presented by utility facilities, including without limitation:

A.

Prevent interference with the use of streets, sidewalks, alleys, parkways and other public ways and places.

B.

Prevent the creation of visual and physical obstructions and other conditions that are hazardous to vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

C.

Prevent interference with the facilities and operations of the Village's utilities and of other utilities lawfully located in rights-of-way or public property.

D.

Protect against environmental damage, including damage to trees, from the installation of utility facilities.

E.

Protect against increased stormwater run-off due to structures and materials that increase impermeable surfaces.

F.

Preserve the character of the neighborhoods in which facilities are installed;

G.

Preserve open space, particularly the tree-lined parkways that characterize the Village's residential neighborhoods.

H.

Prevent visual blight from the proliferation of facilities in the rights-of-way.

I.

Assure the continued safe use and enjoyment of private properties adjacent to utility facilities locations.

(Ord. No. 4002-2008, § 2, 2-4-08)