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(1) A plan indicating the proposed location of the same, subject to the approval of the city engineer; (2) The diameter of such pole at the butt; (3) The minimum depth to which such pole is to be set or pole base design, as applicable; (4) The height of such pole above the surface of the street; (5) The service for which such pole is to be used; and (6) Any other information prescribed by the city engineer to the extent permitted by law. Sec. 32 -130. - Main line poles The poles of the main line on any street shall be confined to one side of the street, unless a special permit to the contrary is granted, and the lowest crossarm or wires shall not be less than 18 feet from the surface of the ground. Poles of sufficient size and height shall be used so as to safely and efficiently accommodate all wires placed on them, and any future micro - wireless facilities suspended on such wires. Sec. 32 -132. - Use by city. Except in the case of wireless support structures aoverned by Section 32 -369. Tto the extent permitted by law, the city reserves the right to place city -owned communication and signal wires and other related equipment and facilities on all poles erected in its alleyways or public places or streets, free of cost or expense to the city, provided that such city -owned equipment and facilities o not exceed the pole's load bearing capabilities as constructed and are otherwise compliant with applicable law. Sec. 32 -133. - Damaging. It shall be unlawful for any person to damage any pole in the city. In addition to any penalty imposed for a violation of this section, the person guilty of the violation shall be liable for the cost incurred in replacing or repairing the damaged pole. Sec. 32 -134. - Removal of abandoned or dangerous poles. (a) Every et pole shall be removed from the street at the time of abandonment by the person or entity responsible for such pole. For purposes of this section, a s# pole shall be deemed to be abandoned upon termination of its use as an active utility pole or wireless support structure. (b) Whenever a str pole shall, in the judgment of the city engineer, become a danger to persons or property, it shall be removed by the person or entity responsible for such pole. Sec. 32 -137. - Underground districts.