(A) General. Necessary action shall be taken by the applicant to extend or create a water supply system capable of providing water for domestic use and fire protection. Where a public water main is accessible the subdivider shall install adequate water facilities, including fire hydrants, subject to the specification of state and local authorities. The location of fire hydrants and all water supply improvements shall be shown on the preliminary plat, and the cost of providing and installing same shall be included in the performance bond.
(B) Individual wells and central water system. In low density zoning districts and in outlying or rural areas where a public water system is not available, at the discretion of the Plan Commission, individual wells may be used or a central water system provided in such a manner that an adequate supply of potable water will be available to every lot in the subdivision. Individual wells and central water systems shall be sampled and approved by the appropriate health authorities.
(C) Fire hydrants. Fire hydrants shall be required for all subdivisions except those coming under § 152.74 (B) of this chapter. Apartment developments and mobile home parks shall be considered subdivisions within the meaning of this section. Unless otherwise specified by local fire regulations, fire hydrants shall be located no more than 500 feet apart and within 500 feet of any structure and shall be approved by the local fire protection unit. Fire hydrants shall be supplied from a minimum of 8-inch mains. In making a determination of adequate fire protection requirements, the Plan Commission may seek advice from the Chief of the Clarksville Fire Department, the Town Engineer, or other expert advice, and may hold such hearings as it deems necessary to become fully advised. The Plan Commission may increase or relax the above criteria where it deems necessary to achieve the intent of adequate fire protection.
(Ord. 93-Z-03, passed 3-8-93)
Cross-reference:
Fire Prevention and Protection, see Chapter 93