City-County Planning Department

Supplementary Requirements

7.32 Public Utility Facilities

When allowed, public utility facilities shall be subject to the following additional requirements:

1. Transmission line rights-of-way shall be exempt from buffer requirements; however, transformers, electric substations, and structures shall meet the buffer and screening requirements found in Section 10 of this ordinance.
2. Storage yards when allowed shall be screened in conformance with Section 10.
3. Public utility stations or structures in residential areas shall maintain residential setbacks, be fenced, and either be screened from view or assume a residential appearance.
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