Where application is made to the governing body of any municipality or county for permission to erect, construct and maintain poles, wires, conduits or other fixtures for any local line in the municipality or county, the governing body shall designate by ordinance or resolution a feasible route in the municipality or county for the local line under regulations and restrictions as aforesaid and after a plan has been submitted and approved as is required in section 48:17-11 of this title for a through line.