Once the required petition process has been completed, the City of Charlotte will authorize Duke Power to install the light and the City will pay for the power to operate it. The installation of an individual streetlight involves a simple process. Specify the location for the streetlight on the attached form and obtain a signature from each household within 75' of that location. When the completed form is returned to us, we will authorize Duke Power to schedule the installation. You will receive a copy of our authorization letter to Duke Power and they will install your streetlight in about 6 weeks.
Underground wiring is used only in areas currently served with underground utilities.
They are installed along the edge of pavement, in the planting strip or behind the sidewalk so they will not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Should Duke Power have a need to install cable on private property, overhead or underground, the submittal of the petition is recognized as granting Duke Power the right to make such installations. All disturbed areas are covered and re-seeded. At minimum, they should be flagged or otherwise marked so that they may be avoided. The Charlotte Department of Transportation retains exclusive authority to determine final placement of all streetlights.