(a) Within the City. Water shall be provided from the City water system wherever reasonably possible, and waterlines, hydrants, valves and all other appurtenances shall be extended throughout the subdivision by the developer in accordance with plans submitted to and approved by the City Engineer in accordance with the City of Ashland Standard Specifications and Water Department Rules and Regulations. The maximum spacing for hydrants shall be 500 feet and valves shall be placed as directed by the City Engineer to adequately control and service the area. All waterlines shall have a minimum diameter of six inches; however, the pipe installed shall be of the size specified or approved by the City Engineer. If the specified or approved pipe size exceeds eight inches in diameter, the City may pay the difference between the cost of the larger size specified or approved and an eight inch diameter pipe. These costs shall be determined by the estimate of the City Engineer. The City may, at its option, furnish materials to satisfy its participation in the cost of the increased size of the waterlines and appurtenances. All building services shall be installed in accordance with the current Water Department Rules and Regulations. Where the City water system is not reasonably accessible, a private or individual system shall be developed for each lot in accordance with the requirements of the City County Health Department and the Ohio E.P.A., or where required by either of the above agencies or at the option of the subdivider, a group or community system shall be constructed.
(b) Outside of the City, but Within Three Miles Thereof. Subdivisions in this area shall develop a private or individual system for each lot in accordance with the regulations of the City- County Health Department and the Ohio E.P.A. Where required by either of the above agencies or at the option of the subdivider, a group or community system shall be constructed.
(Ord. 39-81. Passed 10-7-81.)