Overview
Residents may request a single streetlight be installed near their home. The standard installation includes a high pressure sodium fixture mounted on a wooden utility pole. If other streetlights are present on the street or in the neighborhood, the addition of an individual light must be of the same type as those existing. The streetlight is typically placed on the property line between your home and your neighbor. To start the process, simply complete the attached request/petition form and return it to our Streetlighting Coordinator, Sandy Wise, at the address provided. 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.

 

Request/Petition Process
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. That usually includes your next door neighbor and the home(s) directly across the street. 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.

 

Individual Streetlight Request Form

 

General Information & Installation Standards

 

Underground wiring is used only in areas currently served with underground utilities.
Streetlight supports are always placed on public right-of-way. 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. In these rare instances, addition of underground cable is typically the reason and a 6" trench is generally sufficient. All disturbed areas are covered and re-seeded.
Private items in the right-of-way, such as sprinkler systems, invisible fencing, cables, wires, pvc conduits, household water lines, etc. are NOT the responsibility of Duke Power or the City of Charlotte. It is recommended that such items be removed from right-of-way. 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.