(A) As used in this chapter, MULTI-FAMILY means designed or used for residential purposes and comprising multiple dwelling units, whether free-standing or attached, in a single building or on a single parcel or lot, such as apartments, townhouses, and condominiums. A “guesthouse” (or “guest house”), as defined in Section 2.2 of Chapter 154, is not MULTI-FAMILY.
(B) Non-residential and multi-family.
(1) Unless serviced by another public water provider, any non-residential or multi-family property with new construction and a town water main available at the property line shall be connected to the town’s water system.
(2) Unless serviced by another public water provider, developed non-residential or multi-family property with a town water main available at the property line shall be connected to the town’s water system within 1 year of written notice by the town that the service is available.
(3) On-site exempt wells on any non-residential or multi-family properties required to connect to the town’s water system under this section must be properly sealed and abandoned in accordance with ADWR and ADEQ standards, and such abandonment shall be inspected, confirmed, and documented by the Utility Department.
(4) Service connections required under this section must extend at right angles from the main to the curbside or property line and be installed in accordance with town standard details.
(C) Single-family.
(1) A new single-family dwelling unit with a town water main available at the property line shall be connected to the town water system at the time of construction. The connection shall not prohibit the construction and operation of a non-exempt well in accordance with state ADWR regulations.
(2) If a new town water main becomes available at the property line of a developed single-family dwelling unit with a private well, the property owner may elect to continue using the on-site well in lieu of connecting to the town system. In the event such property is connected to the town system, either at the time of original line construction or at some later date, the on-site well shall be properly sealed and abandoned in accordance with ADWR and ADEQ standards, and the abandonment shall be inspected, confirmed, and documented by the Utility Department.
(D) The number, location, manner of construction, and sizes of all service connections shall be subject to the approval of the Public Works Director.
(E) Regardless of lot size, where there is new construction within platted subdivisions, each lot shall be connected to the town’s water system.
(F) Private systems and wells shall not be constructed on any property connected to a municipal water system, except as allowed in division (C) above.
(G) Service connection to the town water system shall only be provided pursuant to an application or agreement between the property owner or applicant and the town. An application or agreement for service connection to a new project or development shall be approved and accepted by the town only if the town finds that the project or development is consistent with, conforms to, and furthers the implementation of:
(1) The town’s water use policy.
(2) The town’s general plan.
(3) Any applicable adopted plan, including, but not limited to, specific area plan, circulation plan, capital improvement plan, growth planning, or growth management plan.
(4) The town’s water budget.
(Ord. 04-578, passed 7-22-2004; Am. Ord. 2022-913, passed 2-22-2022; Am. Ord. 2024-940, passed 7-9-2024)