IX. Power Lines

  1. Overhead power lines shall be accessible at all times for inspection, vegetation management, maintenance, repair, or replacement by authorized District Representatives or other utilities contractually authorized to attach their equipment to District poles.
  2. All surface areas above underground cables, whether direct buried or in conduit, must be accessible for future District operations including, but not limited to, maintenance, location, repair, and replacement. The Customer shall not construct any structure, obstruction, or landscaping, over the buried cable route that would restrict access at any time. In the course of facility maintenance or replacement in easement areas, the District is not responsible for restoring such structure, obstruction, or landscaping to the original condition.