§ A510-12. Construction/system requirements.

A. 

All transmission and distribution structures, lines end equipment erected or operated by the company within the Township shall be located and operated so as to cause the minimal interference with the rights or reasonable convenience of property owners adjoining any of said streets, alleys or other public ways and places of location or operation.

B. 

Restoration. In the event that the company or its agents shall disturb any pavement, street surfaces, sidewalks, driveways or other surfaces in the natural topography, the company shall, at its sole expense, restore and replace such places or things so disturbed in as good condition as existed prior to the commencement of said work.

C. 

Relocation. If at any time during the period of this consent, the Township shall alter or change the grade of any street, alley, or other way or place, the company, upon reasonable notice by the Township, shall remove, relay and relocate its equipment at the expense of the company.

D. 

Placement of fixtures. The company shall not place or operate any fixture or equipment in such locations as will or may interfere with any other public or private utility system or any part thereof, and the location by the company of its lines and equipment shall be in such manner as not to interfere with the usual travel or use of said streets, alleys and public or private ways or places and the use and enjoyment thereof by all of such public and private utility companies, or the owner of such places.

E. 

Temporary removal of cables. The company shall, upon request of the Township, at the company's sole expense, temporarily raise, lower or remove its lines in order to facilitate the moving of buildings or machinery or in other like circumstances. If by private request, the party requesting same shall be responsible for the company's expenses.

F. 

Removal or trimming of trees. During the exercise of its rights and privileges under this franchise, the company shall be responsible for the trimming of trees upon and overhanging streets, alleys, sidewalks and public places of the Township so as to prevent the branches of such trees from coming in contact with the wires and cables of the company. Such trimming shall be only to the extent necessary to maintain proper clearance for the company's facilities.

G. 

Restoration of landscaping. The company shall restore all landscaping, streets, etc., to prior condition for any installation, retrofit and/or maintenance without additional costs to the owner.