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Spokane County OKs code changes requiring removal of redundant utility poles
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners voted 4-0 to amend two Spokane County Code sections to require franchisees to remove redundant utility poles from county rights of way; proponents said the changes will clear sidewalks and reduce hazards, while implementation details will involve the county engineer and franchise agreements.
Spokane County commissioners voted 4-0 Feb. 18 to amend county code language to require cable and other utility franchisees to remove redundant utility poles left in county rights of way after new poles are placed.
Supporters, led by presenter Deborah Fergens, told the board that when a new utility pole is installed, some providers do not transfer facilities from the old pole to the new one in a timely way, leaving two poles in the same location and creating obstacles for sidewalks, drainage and traffic. “When a new utility pole is…
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