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2.5 Placement on Arterial and Collector Streets. Placement of above-ground facilities along arterial and collector streets must conform to the provisions of the Eugene Arterial and Collector Street Plan (specifically including compliance with adopted local street design standards as required therein), and this rule. On arterial and collector streets, above-ground facilities within theright-of--way shall generally be limited to fire hydrants and main line shut off valves, these facilities may be located between street trees when necessary, so long as their location allows for street tree planting requirements as detailed in R-7.280. If there is an existing public utility easement along the street right-of--way, it shall be the primary location for other above ground facilities. With prior approval of an exception by the City Engineer or designee, other above-ground facilities maybe placed in appropriate locations within the rights-of--way if no other reasonable alternative is available. 2.6 Permit Denial. Failure of a proposed above-ground facility to conform to the location standards established insection R-7.302-D.2 shall be cause for denial of a request to place such facilities within the public way, or for a requirement to place a proposed facility underground, or partially underground. 2.7 The City Engineer or designee may grant an exception to the standards for maximum size and elevation view of above-ground facilities if the permit applicant establishes that the larger size is required to meet facility needs and no alternative industry- standard cabinet of enclosure is available. The exception must be in writing. R-7.302-E Undergrounding Requirements. 1. If the permit is associated with new development, all utilities and communications facilities shall be located underground, at a minimum depth of 30 inches below the city-established street grade or alley grade and 30 inches below ground level inutility easements. Facilities installed in an area identified as a City plant strip shall be located underground, at a minimum depth of 36 inches below the city-established finish surface grade. The City Engineer or designee may approve installation at a depth less than the required depth if topography or other conditions warrant a modification. 2. A licensee or owner ofabove-ground wires, cables or lines that cross aright-of--way that is subject to acapacity-enhancing improvement project shall install underground conduit crossings at the time of the improvement project, at the licensee's or owner's expense. 3. A permit issued in connection with new development may contain conditions relating to utilities and communications facilities such as, but not limited to: 3.1 Standards for conduit size, location and capacity to be installed, that may vary for different areas of the City, the class of street, location, or other factors; and Administrative Order - 6 C:\WINDOWS\Temporary Internet Files\OLKB202\03rowrlla0 (00053328).WPD(11/07/03)