Subd. 1. Watermain. Watermain size shall be a minimum eight inch diameter. Watermain shall meet all the requirements of the city engineering design standards.
1. Mains shall be valved at intervals not to exceed 800 feet. Valve type shall be as defined in the city standard specifications.
2. “Dead end” mains shall be looped if exceeding the allowed length of a cul-de-sac. The distribution system may require installing a larger main to benefit the entire water service in the city. The City Engineer shall determine location and size of mains larger than eight inches in residential areas. In commercial/industrial areas, watermain up to 12 inches may be required to meet normal distribution required in the development. The cost of normal distribution size and appurtenances shall be the responsibility of the developer. Size of pipe over and above the normal shall be installed and financed in accordance with city policy.
Subd. 2. Water Supply. An individual well may be used for irrigation purposes only.
Subd. 3. Fire Hydrants. Installation shall be pursuant to plans approved by the City Engineer and local firefighting authority and shall be located in accordance with State Fire Code standards. Hydrants shall be placed at the end of all “dead ends,” cul-de-sacs and at intersections. Hydrant type and installation shall be in accordance with the city standard specifications.
Subd. 4. Sanitary Sewer. Sanitary Sewer shall be a minimum of eight inch pipe and shall be of a material approved for use in the city by the City Engineer. Sanitary sewer grades and installation shall meet the Engineering Design Standards. Main size shall be determined by the sewage flow and grade in accordance with the City Comprehensive Development Study.
1. Size of pipe shall be determined by lateral service and/or trunk service. Trunk service shall be the responsibility of the property served and City Council shall establish cost distribution policy. Lateral service shall be the responsibility of the property serviced and cost shall be borne by the serviced property
2. Sanitary sewer service shall be a minimum of four inches and shall be installed in accordance with the city’s Engineering Design Standards.
3. House Services. Each house service shall be run from the main to the property line, where a cap or plug shall be placed until the service is extended to the structure. All services shall be installed in accordance with the city’s Engineering Design Standards.
4. Electronic final design plans shall be submitted to the city so that record drawings can be completed by the City Engineer.
Subd. 5. Sanitation. Water and sewer lines shall be installed and connected to the public system to serve all lots within the proposed subdivision under the provisions of applicable statutes and ordinances. The City Council shall require the installation of water and sewer mains, at the applicant’s expense or under the provisions of applicable statutes and ordinances, unless said applicant can prove to the City Council that extension of the existing water or sewer system is not feasible in the development of the subdivision and that adequate water or sewer facilities will be otherwise provided, in which case, the City Council may permit the installation of individual wells and septic systems subject to the standards in subsection 1006.07 of the zoning ordinance.
Subd. 6. Underground Utilities. Telephone, electric, cable, gas service lines, and/or other public utilities are to be placed underground in accordance with city standards.
1. Developers shall apply for city permits to install underground utilities in public rights-of-way.
2. The city shall approve all utilities prior to installation.
3. Public utilities shall be installed in a joint trench in accordance with city standards.
4. Conduit shall be installed for all road crossings.
5. Public utility installation shall not occur until one week after all curb has been backfilled.