Page 224 - Healdsburg, CA Citywide Design Guidelines

Public Utility Boxes
Locate a public utility, such as a
transformer, to be accessible from
the street.
Screen a public utility using
landscaping to minimize its
visibility from the public right-of-
way.
NOTE
Contact City staff to discuss the
specific site to determine how best
to minimize the visibility of public
utilities on private sites.
216 Healdsburg Citywide Design Guidelines
Public utility boxes, also known as transformers, are an essential
component to providing electricity to a building. In some cases,
a transformer must be located on a private site for a variety of
reasons. In all cases, a public utility box should be located and
designed to be easily accessible, while minimizing the visual
impact of the utility box on the surrounding environment.
9.17 Locate a public utility, such as a transformer, to be
accessible from the street.
9.18 Locate a public utility so that it does not disrupt
important site elements.
a. Avoid locating a public utility in a highly visible location,
such as an intersection or along a primary street.
b. Avoid a location that requires tree removal or rebuilding
a fence or wall, for instance.
9.19 Screen a public utility using landscaping to minimize its
visibility from the public right-of-way.
a. Choose landscape materials that are compatible with the
existing materials and patterns used on the site.