All the following utility improvements shall be installed prior to street construction and shall meet the following standards:
(a) Water.
(1) All subdivisions shall have City water for domestic use and fire protection. Adequate size water mains properly connected to the public water supply system shall be provided in accordance with the specifications established by the City Engineer and adopted by the Council. (Reference the City water and sewer regulations adopted June 17, 1975, or later revisions.)
(Ord. 25-1980. Passed 9-2-80.)
(2) The City Manager shall determine all water service requirements including size and type of lateral line, curb box, and water meter. All fire hydrants, valves, and fittings shall be installed under the direction of the City Engineer.
(Ord. 23-88. Passed 7-5-88.)
(b) Storm Sewers.
(1) Proper and adequate disposal of storm water shall be provided. The type, extent, location, and capacity of drainage facilities shall meet the design standards established by the Village Engineer and adopted by Council. All surface drainage facilities shall connect to an adequate drainage course. Land that is subject to flooding from time to time shall be provided with such improvements as may be required to remove flooding hazards from proposed subdivision lots.
(Ord. 25-1980. Passed 9-2-80.)
(2) All downspout drains and sump pump outlet drains shall be connected to the street storm sewer system. The minimum size of drain shall be four inches and shall be installed a minimum of eighteen inches below ground level. Drains shall be connected to storm sewer at manholes or catch basins to facilitate cleanout.
(Ord. 23-88. Passed 7-5-88.)
(c) Sanitary Sewers. Sanitary sewers shall be installed in any subdivision where such sewers can be connected by means of gravity fall to existing sewer facilities. (Reference the City water and sewer regulations adopted June 17, 1975, or later revisions.) At least one lateral shall be installed to the property line of each lot platted. Such laterals shall be sealed in accordance with the requirements of the City Engineer until used.
(Ord. 25-1980. Passed 9-2-80.)
(d) Utilities to be located in street rights-of-way shall be placed in the ground before any pavement is constructed in the proposed street, unless otherwise provided for by joint agreement of the City Engineer and the utility company. Natural gas lines, however, shall be installed outside the right-of-way in a utility easement to avoid interference with streets and City utilities. Gas lines will be permitted to be installed in the right of way for road crossings and customer services lines only.
(Ord. 22-00. Passed 8-1-00.)
(e) The design and location of proposed utilities shall provide for their future extension to adjacent lands so that the entire area can be served with a coordinated system of utilities.
(Ord. 25-1980. Passed 9-2-80.)