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Conyers council updates utility placement standards for 50‑foot local streets with unanimous vote
Summary
The council approved Ordinance 14‑35 to amend utility placement standards for local streets with 50‑foot rights of way, replacing an older 'joint trench' requirement with updated placement rules after utility feedback; the measure passed with a waived second reading.
The Conyers City Council approved Ordinance 14‑35 to update the city's utility placement standards for local streets with 50‑foot rights of way, replacing an outdated joint‑trench approach.
Scott, a city staff member who presented the measure, told the council that the ordinance updates utility placement standards in figure 1.01 of the city's standard design and construction details. "Joint trench was a concept that was quite old where utilities would follow along and put their utility in order in the same trench. Unfortunately, utility companies are no longer that friendly with one another," Scott said, adding that some providers now request dedicated locations for their facilities.
Scott said the draft standard was circulated to utility providers and that Snap and Shoals EMC had raised no objections and were satisfied that the revision protects their interests. A council member moved to approve Ordinance 14‑35 to amend chapter 6 of title 8 of the Code of Ordinances, waive the second reading and set an effective date; the motion was seconded and the council voted in favor.
The ordinance modifies the city's roadway improvement and construction detail rules to set placement standards for utilities on local residential streets with a 50‑foot right of way. Council discussion during the meeting focused on updating the ordinance to align with current utility practices; no public testimony was presented on the item.
