(a) Water Supply.
(1) Public water supply. Where public water supply is available as determined by the Planning Commission, the subdivider or developer shall construct a system of water mains and connect with such public water supply and provide a connection for each lot. All new streets shall be improved with six-inch water lines, provided, however, that the Planning Commission in its discretion may require larger lines where necessary or desirable, in which case, the excess cost of the larger line shall be borne by the jurisdiction having authority.
Public water distribution systems. Public wells and other public water distribution systems shall meet the requirements of the State Department of Health as cited in Ohio R.C. 3701.18 to 3701.21, inclusive, Title 37 "Health-Safety-Morals".
(2) Individual private wells.
A. Evidence of water supply and well log. Satisfactory evidence of a safe potable underground water supply shall be submitted. If such evidence is not submitted a note to that effect shall be included on the final plat. A copy of the well log, which shall include the name and address of the well driller, shall be submitted with the plat to the City Planning Commission.
B. Location and construction of individual private wells. Individual private wells shall be located at least twenty-five feet from property lines; seventy-five feet from all septic tanks; approximately 100 feet from all tile disposal fields and other sewage disposal facilities, ten feet from all cast-iron sewer lines; thirty feet from any vitrified sewer tile lines, and shall not be located within any flood plain unless the source is above the flood plain and properly sealed.
As a precaution against seepage, an approved watertight seal shall be provided around the pump mounting.
All abandoned wells shall be sealed in a manner that will render them watertight as prescribed by the City Health Department.
In all cases where it has been determined that individual water supplies from private wells are not feasible, a public water distribution system will be required.
(b) Sewage Disposal.
(1) Sanitary sewers. If a subdivision can be reasonably served by the extension of an existing public sanitary sewer, as determined by the Planning Commission, the subdivider or developer shall provide a system of sanitary sewer mains and shall provide lateral connections for each lot. Where a public sanitary sewer is not reasonably accessible, the subdivider, the owner or the developer may provide a package plant for the group, or septic tanks for each lot, provided that such package plants or septic tanks are installed in accordance with State and County or local Board of Health requirements. Whenever main lines are installed, sewer and water shall be extended to property lines. Connections to public sanitary sewer lines shall be subject to the approval of and according to the specifications of the City Engineer. Eight-inch sewer lines will normally be required, but the Planning Commission may at its discretion require larger liens where necessary or desirable, in which case, the excess cost of the larger lines shall be borne by the jurisdiction having authority.
Group sewage disposal systems shall meet the requirements of the State Department of Health as provided in Ohio R.C. 3701.18 to 3701.21, inclusive, Title 37, "Health-Safety-Morals".
(2) Individual sewage disposal facilities. In the event the installation of individual disposal systems is considered, the absorption ability of the soil, surface drainage and topography shall be the criteria for determining whether or not the installation of individual septic tank disposal systems is permissible. At least one percolation test shall be made for each lot area being platted, and each test shall be located in close proximity to the proposed sewage disposal unit, be numbered and its location shown on the plat. Tests shall be made by a recognized authority.
The general types of soil encountered in making the tests and the depth of ground water, if found, shall be documented and submitted with the plat together with the actual percolation time of each test hole and the name and address of the registered engineer, registered surveyor or other person acceptable by the County Health Department making the test and the dates on which they were made.
(3) Percolation tests. All percolation tests shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate Board of Health. The method of making such tests shall be as follows:
A. Dig or bore holes approximately six to ten inches wide, with straight sides to a minimum depth of thirty inches or a maximum depth of forty-eight inches.
B. Keep filling holes with water until the ground becomes soaked and allow all water to seep away. Then fill the holes with water to a depth of twelve inches.
C. Record the time, in minutes, required for the last six inches of water to seep away. Divide the time by six to obtain the average time for water to fall one inch.
D. Size of tile disposal fields:
Average Time Required for Water to Fall One Inch as Shown by Percolation Test | Type of Leaching Soil | Lineal Feet of Tile Required | ||
2 or less Bedrooms | 3 to 4 Bedrooms | 5 to 6 Bedrooms | ||
Less than ten minutes | Good | 100 | 200 | 300 |
10 - 30 minutes | Fair | 200 | 400 | 600 |
30 - 60 minutes | Poor | 300 | 600 | 900 |
Over 60 minutes | Leaching devices are not permitted. | |||
(c) Other Utilities. Electrical service, gas mains and other utilities should be provided within each subdivision. Whenever such facilities are reasonably accessible and available, they may be required to be installed within the area prior to the approval of the final plat. Underground installation of utilities is encouraged.