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Proposed Streetlight Policy

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT DEPARTMENTAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

The Director of Public Utilities proposes to adopt the following departmental rule and regulation pertaining to the following matter, pursuant to Section 28-26 of the Code of the City of Richmond and other authority, and proposed to become effective upon the later of (A) the adoption of a City Ordinance or Resolution to repeal City Ordinance Number 97-105-173, which shall specifically include City Ordinance Number 2022-375, or (B) the date the DPU Director signs the rule and regulation.

  • Streetlight Policy

The proposed departmental rule and regulation, if adopted, will have the effect of repealing and superseding any conflicting departmental rules and regulations, currently effective.

On April 4, 2023 at 1:00 p.m., the Director will hold a public hearing at the Department of Public Utilities’ Stormwater facility located at 1801 Commerce Road, Richmond, Virginia, to hear all persons who want to comment on the proposed rule and regulation.  Parking is available at the Stormwater facility, and identification (I.D.) may be required upon arrival.  All persons wishing to speak during the public hearing must be present and must sign in to speak by no later than 1:05 p.m.  The hearing will be adjourned promptly following completion of the public comments.

Copies of the proposed rules and regulations will be available for public inspection during normal business hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) from March 21, 2023 through April 3, 2023 in the Director’s Office (730 East Broad Street, 6th floor, Richmond, Virginia 23219).  To receive copies by email, please call (804) 646-5200.  Written comments concerning the proposed rule and regulation may be submitted in person or by mail to the Director of Public Utilities through April 4, 2023.

Proposed regulations

Components for Appendix A- Part 1

Components for Appendix A- Part 2

Components for Appendix A- Part 3

Components for Appendix A- Part 4

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