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Undergrounding of Utilities
A paper copy of these documents is available as a library loan to Washington city, town and county employees and officials. Reference No. U 5.1000 U555 1999.
WUTC Utility Relocation Decision
The Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission (WUTC) issued an order in January 2002 during a proceeding involving several Western Washington cities and Puget Sound Energy. The WUTC Order requires the cities to pay for the undergrounding of utilities relocated in conjunction with road widening projects in commercial areas. The Order should be reviewed by local government officials dealing with relocation and utility easement issues. The WUTC has provided a summary of the Order, and copies in Word and Acrobat formats.
City Ordinance Provisions
- Bellevue City Code, Ch 23.32 - Underground Electrical and Communication Distribution Systems.
- Edmonds Community Development Code, Ch. 18.05 - Utility Wires.
- Kirkland Municipal Code, Ch. 18.16 - Undergrounding of Utilities.
- Renton City Code, Ch. 4-6-090 - Utility Lines - Underground Installation.
- Walla Walla Municipal Code, Ch. 19.32.060 - Underground Utilities.
Library Resources (Paper copies only)
- Auburn Municipal Code, Ch. 13.32 - Underground Wiring.
- Ellensburg Municipal Code, Ch. 9.32 - Underground Utilities.
- Lacey Municipal Code, Ch. 12.22 - Underground Communication Facilities.
- Mill Creek Municipal Code, Ch. 17.22.170 - Undergrounding of Utilties.
- SeaTac Ordinance No. 97-1002, January 14, 1997.
- Shoreline Ordinance No. 82, May 13, 1996.
- Puget Sound Energy Agreement, "Conversion to Underground Service in Commercial Areas".