(a) In general. It shall be the policy of the city to provide for the orderly and adequate development of its water and sewer systems within the city and areas surrounding the city. In view of the city's overall plans for future development and interconnection with regional systems, applications for water and sewer service shall be reviewed with consideration given to:
(1) Adequacy of line sizes for future and projected needs.
(2) Financial position and capability of the city.
(3) Compliance with state, federal and local regulations and requirements. It is intended that all applicable state, federal and local regulations and requirements be enforced in the city.
(b) Enforcement. Operation of water and sewer systems constructed or extended after the effective date of this chapter shall be permitted only upon the condition that approval therefor has been given, and permits granted, by the city. The permits shall be reviewed periodically for compliance with existing city policy and conditions of the permit. Renewal shall be granted upon determination that the applicant is and has been operating in compliance with the conditions and requirements governing the issuance of of same, as set forth herein. It shall be unlawful foranyonc to own, operate or permit the operation of systems, processes or devices that are not in compliance with city regulations and requirements. In the event of violation, the city shall have alt remedies by law available to it, including the authority to revoke the permit.
(c) Right-of-way and easements. It shall be the policy of the city to install water and sewer lines and facilities only in dedicated rights-of-way or easement, or on land owned bv the city. (Ord. of 4/5/77, Div. I, Art. 2)