All such installations shall be properly connected with an approved system and shall be adequate to handle all present and probable future development. The Township may require easements or rights-of- way of sufficient width along drainage and utility courses for vehicular access and maintenance needs.
A. 
All public services shall be connected to an approved public utilities system where one exists.
B. 
For all major subdivisions and site plans the developer shall arrange with the servicing utility for the underground installation of the utility's distribution supply lines and service connections in accordance with the provisions of the applicable standard terms and conditions incorporated as a part of its tariff as the same are then on file with the State of New Jersey Board of Regulatory Commissioners, and the developer shall provide the Township with three copies of a final plat showing the installed location of these utilities.
C. 
Lots which abut existing streets where overhead electric or telephone distribution supply lines and service connections have heretofore been installed may be supplied with electric and telephone service from those overhead lines, but the service connections from the utility's overhead lines shall be installed underground.
D. 
In the case of existing overhead utilities, should a road widening or an extension of service or other such condition occur as a result of the development and necessitate the replacement or relocation of such utilities, such replacement or relocation shall be underground. An installation under this subsection to be performed by a servicing utility shall be exempt from the provisions of Article XIII, § 91-66,[1] requiring performance guaranties and inspection and certification by the Township Engineer.
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Editor's Note: So in original.
E. 
Where natural foliage is not sufficient to provide year-round screening of any utility apparatus appearing above the surface of the ground other than utility poles, the applicant shall provide sufficient live screening to conceal such apparatus year round.
F. 
On any lot where, by reason of soil conditions, rock formations, wooded area or other special condition of land, the applicant deems it a hardship to comply with the provisions of this subsection, the applicant may apply to the Planning Board for an exception from the terms of this subsection in accordance with the procedure and provisions of this chapter..
G. 
Where overhead lines are permitted as the exception, the alignments and pole locations shall be carefully routed to avoid locations along horizons, avoid clearing swaths through tree areas by selective cutting and a staggered alignment by planting trees in open areas at key locations to minimize the views of the poles and alignments, by following rear lot lines and interior locations and similar design and location considerations to lessen the visual impact of overhead lines.
H. 
Utility easements. Easements along rear property lines or elsewhere for utility installation may be required in large-scale developments. Such easements shall be at least 15 feet wide and located in consultation with the utility companies or Township departments concerned and, to the fullest extent possible, be centered on or adjacent to rear or side lot lines.