Council adopts code clarifications on utility undergrounding and modernized streetlight foundation standard

Jul 14, 2026

Council adopted amendments to Title 18R clarifying undergrounding requirements (applies to new utility installations) and approved a revised, performance-based streetlight foundation detail developed with the Chico Builders Association; motion carried unanimously (6-0 with 1 absence).

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The council approved amendments to Chico Municipal Code Title 18R to clarify how utility undergrounding is applied during development reviews and to update streetlight foundation standards.

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