The subdivider shall provide public utilities to each lot of the subdivision including electric, communications (telephone), street lighting, natural gas, and cable television. Existing and new utility distribution facilities, and lines, shall be placed underground in any residential, commercial or industrial subdivision. The subdivider shall be responsible for complying with the requirements of this section, and the subdivider shall make the necessary arrangements with the utility companies for the installation and access to such facilities. Such facilities shall be installed underground before any permanent street facilities are placed. For the purpose of this chapter, appurtenances and associated equipment such as, but not limited to, surface-mounted transformers, pedestal-mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets may be placed above ground where below ground or ground level units are not feasible or possible. If above ground boxes or pedestals are required, they shall have a minimum amount of surface area, be aesthetically pleasing and be covered with an anti-graffiti coating. The provisions of this section shall not apply to utility distribution facilities and lines which do not provide services to the area being subdivided. Utility plans shall be incorporated into the improvement plans. (Ord. 617 §2 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 474, 2002).