(A) Connection process.
(1) No connection (or tap) shall be made to the water supply system or main until the applicant for whom such connection is to be made has signed the agreement required by ordinance, and a plumber’s permit has been issued authorizing said plumber to make such connection. All connections will conform to the application of this chapter and Appendix A of this chapter. Residential water service lines shall not exceed two inches in diameter and shall be installed with a tracer wire from the water main through the valve box to the surface of the foundation. Owner shall be responsible for installation, maintenance and service of the water line from the water main line. Developer may provide water lines to the property, however, the owner shall remain liable for said water line.
(2) In all cases, the district will provide a list of acceptable materials to be used, however, the district makes no representations or warranties as to the quality of said materials. The district shall not be responsible for the materials and equipment accepted by the plumber for his or her use.
(B) Engineer’s plan. Prior to connection to the district public water supply, the developer and/or owner shall submit an engineer’s plan which must comply with all district specifications and standards for initial approval by the Board. Upon initial approval by the Board, the developer and/or owner must complete installation of all infrastructure including a new public water main which meets all district standards and specifications. An inspection, to include standard final testing and obtaining lien waivers where necessary, shall then be completed prior to the final approval by the Board and acceptance by the Board for public use.
(C) Criteria for connection. The District Manager or his or her designee shall first determine if the following criteria have all been met prior to permitting connection:
(1) The district has the capacity for the proposed connection;
(2) All platting and zoning requirements have been met;
(3) The property or properties requesting a connection is or are currently subject to and in compliance with the community association or commercial association declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions;
(4) Any district connection fees approved by resolution of the Board have been paid in full; and
(5) The requesting property is consistent with the water/sewer use plan adopted by the district.
(Prior Code, § 7-53) (Ord. 98-1, passed 5-18-1998; Ord. 2008-02, passed 11-17-2008; Ord. 2020-03, passed 11-16-2020)