(A) Design standards. Underground installation of communication and electric utilities is encouraged and may be required. The installations are encouraged to be placed in the public road right-of-way and within dedicated utility easements.
(B) Sewage disposal.
(1) Sanitary sewer system. The subdivider shall provide the subdivision with a complete sewer system, which shall connect with an existing approved public sewer utility and have a documented commitment by that public utility to provide sewer service, The plans for the installation of a sanitary sewer system shall be provided by the subdivider and approved by the Indiana State Board of Health (Refer to Regulation H.S.E.-14, I.S.B.H.). All public utility installations shall be designed and installed at least to the standards and specifications as permitted by law of an incorporated area if within two miles of the development.
(2) Private sewage disposal. When an approved sanitary sewer outlet is not available, a private sewage disposal system on individual lots may be utilized. The system shall consist of a septic tank and tile absorption field or other approved sewage disposal system, when laid out in accordance with the minimum standards of the Boone County Board of Health, in accordance with Ordinance Number 1975-1, Boone County, Indiana, and all amendments thereto. In the case of private sewage disposal the subdivider shall provide evidence that the facility can feasibly be installed and function on the site.
(C) Water. The subdivider shall provide the subdivision with a complete water supply system, which shall be connected to an existing approved public water utility, except that when no such supply is available, the subdivider shall provide one of the following:
(1) A complete community water supply system to be provided in accordance with the minimum requirements of the Indiana State Board of Health. The plans for the installation of water main supply systems shall be provided by the subdivider and approved by the Indiana State Board of Health; and
(2) An individual water supply on each lot in the subdivision in accordance with the minimum requirements of the Boone County Board of Health. In the case of private water supply the subdivider shall provide evidence that the facility can feasibly be installed and function on the site.
(D) Utility easements. Where easements for utilities shall be provided, the easements shall have minimum width of 20 feet, and where located along lot lines, 1/2 the width shall be taken from each lot. In the case of lots extending to the boundary of the lands platted and not adjoining another plat, the full width of the easements shall be provided on the peripheral lots. Before determining the location of easements, the plan shall be discussed with the local public utilities to assure their proper placing for the installation of the services.
(Ord. 98-26, passed 12-21-1998)