§ 14.5 UTILITIES.

   14.5.1   Public water and sewer construction requirements. Water and sewer lines, connections, and equipment shall be constructed in accordance with the South Granville Water and Sewer Authority’s standard specifications for utility line construction.

   14.5.2   Water and sewer connections. Connection of each lot to public water and sewer utilities shall be required if the proposed subdivision is within 300 feet of the nearest adequate line of a public system, provided that no geographic or topographic factors would make such connection infeasible. Where public sewer is not available, lots shall meet applicable Granville-Vance District Health Department regulations. The final plat shall show the certificate of approval from the Environmental Health Division as shown in Appendix B .

   14.5.3   Water and sewer capacity. Subdivisions which are required connect to public utilities must obtain adequate water and sewer capacity allocations from the South Granville Water and Sewer Authority (SGWASA) for the expected amount of usage for the entire subdivision prior to the approval of a preliminary plat. As a condition of approval for a preliminary plat, the subdivider may be required to release allocated water and sewer capacity back to SGWASA if the preliminary plat is allowed to expire.

   14.5.4   Underground utilities. Electrical, telecommunication, cable television, and other utility lines installed within and along streets abutting major subdivisions shall be underground unless the approving body determines underground installation is inappropriate.

   14.5.5   Utility easements.

   (A)   Widths. To provide for electric, telecommunication, cable television, and gas service conduits, and water and sewer lines within a subdivision, adequately sized utility easements not to exceed 30 feet in width shall be provided. The location of such easements shall be reviewed and approved by the approving body, with advice from utility providers, before final plat approval.

   (B)   Restrictions on improvements. Utility easements shall be kept free and clear of any buildings or other improvements that would interfere with the proper maintenance or replacement of utilities. The town shall not be liable for damages to any improvement located within the utility easement area caused by maintenance or replacement of utilities located therein.

   14.5.6   Street lights. Street lights shall be required to be installed along all public streets within the town’s corporate limits.

   14.5.7   Fire protection equipment. Fire protection equipment shall be installed in locations as determined by the town’s Public Safety Division in consultation with South Granville Water and Sewer Authority.