A. Those utilities in existence as of January 1, 2015, constructed and installed in accordance with all statutes, codes and regulations applicable at the time of construction, may continue to exist and be maintained in public ways in the city subject to this section.

B. The release from compliance granted under this section does not create the presumption that the existing utility was properly installed. This release allows maintenance of existing utilities for their useful life, but does not authorize any change, upgrade or relocation of the utilities without obtaining a permit in accordance with this chapter.

C. This chapter does not affect permits issued prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. [Ord. 15-01 § 3.]