A. Utilities that use public rights-of-way within the City shall do so in a manner that does not interfere with the use of the right-of-way as a street, road, alley, bike path or sidewalk, except as specifically permitted by the City.

B. The City may require a utility, at the utility’s expense, to change the location of or to remove any pole, conduit, line, structure or facility within the public right-of-way when the change or removal is in the public interest. If the utility refuses to make a change requested by the City, the City may make the change and the utility shall reimburse the City for the cost of making the change.

C. All utilities must comply with all provisions of State and local law concerning their use of public rights-of-way and the City of Bend Standards and Specifications. [Ord. NS-2182, 2012]