(A) Water main. Water main size shall be a minimum eight-inch diameter. Water main shall be ductile iron pipe and shall meet all the requirements of the City Engineer's Association of Minnesota standard utility specification for water main and service line installation and American Water Works Association standard.
(1) Mains shall be valved at intervals not to exceed 800 feet. Valve type shall be in accordance with 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, water main 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.
(B) Water supply. New individual wells are not permitted.
(C) Fire hydrants. Installation shall be pursuant to plans approved by the City Engineer and the City Fire Department and shall be located in accordance with Insurance Service Office (ISO) standards. Hydrants shall be placed at the end of all "dead ends," cul-de-sacs and at street intersections. Hydrant type and installation shall be in accordance with city standard specifications.
(D) 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 conform to the Recommended Standards for Sewage Works latest edition by the Great Lakes - Upper Mississippi River Board of State Sanitary Engineers and the City Engineer's Association of Minnesota standard utilities specification for sanitary sewer. Main size will be determined by the sewage flow and grade in accordance with the City Comprehensive Development Study.
(1) Size of pipe. Size of pipe shall be determined by lateral service and/or trunk service. Trunk service shall be the responsibility of the property served. The City Council shall establish cost distribution policy. Lateral service shall be the responsibility of, and cost shall be borne by, the serviced property.
(2) House services. All services shall be installed in accordance with the city's standard specifications. Each house service shall be run from the main to the property line, where a cap or plug shall be placed until service is extended to the structure. Four inch PVC plastic pipe, or approved equal, sewer service shall be the minimum requirements.
(3) Electronic final design plans. Electronic final design plans shall be submitted to the city to allow the completion of record plans by the City Engineer.
(E) 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.
(F) Public 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.
(Prior Code, § 12-7-8) (Ord. 259, passed 5-4-2006)