A. A public utility shall be a permitted use in the B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, A, M.C., and T.C. zone districts.

B. A public utility shall not be a permitted use in any residential zone district unless the applicant shall have first demonstrated to the city council, by clear and convincing evidence, that:

1. There is a compelling need for such public utility to be located on the proposed site; and

2. The applicant cannot adequately perform its utility functions on a site which is zoned for business, commercial, town center or industrial use, whether within or without the city. (Ord. 1986-36 § 1 (part): prior code § 5-2-5(F)(4), (5))