(a) The extension of water and sewer lines to serve new development shall be accomplished as follows:
(1) The developer will submit an application and plans for review and approval by the village, its engineer (if any) and the applicable state agencies.
(2) The developer will install the lines in accordance with the approved plans and the installation must receive final approval by a North Carolina professional engineer.
(3) Prior to or upon completion of the new extension, the developer will furnish as-built drawings of the improvements, and shall deed to village the complete facility in documents in recordable form and suitable to village, to include all rights-of-way, easements, permits, franchises and authorizations or other instruments needed for the operation and maintenance of the facility, to the village. The developer shall not be eligible for reimbursement for costs related to the extension or any related plans, permits, authorizations, instruments or filings.
(b) Extension of water and sewer lines shall be accomplished as follows:
(1) An application and plans for the extension will be submitted for review and approval by the village, its engineer (if any) and the applicable state agencies.
(2) The lines will be installed in accordance with the approved plans.
(3) Prior to or upon completion of the new extension, all rights-of-way, easements, permits, franchises and authorizations or other instruments needed for the installation, operation and maintenance of the facility will be deeded to the village in documents in recordable form and suitable to village.
(4) The total costs involved in a new extension, whether initiated by a developer or the village, will be paid by the developer or by the parties benefitting from the extension.
(5) The developer shall be responsible for all costs, fees and expenses associated with an extension to serve new development.
(6) For extensions undertaken by the village to serve existing developed property, assessments pursuant to G.S. 160A-216 et seq. shall be utilized and may be based on any of the alternatives specified by G.S. 160A-218 or, in its discretion, the village may use such other fees or funding mechanisms as provided by law. Benefitted properties shall be responsible for all costs associated with the improvement.
(Ord. of 10-26-2007)