§ 126-642. Streetlights.

Developers shall be required to install ornamental metal standard and high pressure sodium vapor lamps on public streets in subdivisions within the city limits as follows:

(1)

The location and minimum number of streetlights shall be determined by the director of planning and community development. A developer may appeal the determination of the director of planning and community development to the commission if the developer wishes to install a lesser number of streetlights.

(2)

Underground installation charges for the subdivision shall be based on the cost to Houston Light and Power and shall be paid to the city by the developer. Any other charges related to the installation of streetlights shall be paid by the developer. Upon payment of all installation charges, the city will pay the monthly service for the streetlights.

(3)

Streetlights shall be located so as to be of general benefit to the surrounding neighborhood.

(4)

A developer commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly fails to pay for street lighting as required and approved by the director of planning and community development within 30 days after notice by the director of planning and community development that electrical power service is available for street lighting.

(5)

For those subdivisions where citizens would like additional street lighting for midblock locations, when the electrical service is provided at the rear of properties, the requestor shall be responsible for providing the required easement to the street.

(6)

When additional street lighting is requested at intersections, the city will provide only the monthly charge for the light. Requests for additional street lighting at either midblock locations or intersections shall be made to the director of planning and community development, who shall consider the benefit of the streetlight to the surrounding area, the cost of service of the streetlight to the city and any other factors he deems necessary to approve or disapprove the request. The decision of the director of planning and community development may be appealed to the city council by the requestor.

(Code 1967, § 27-74; Ord. No. 3655, § 3, 7-28-83)