All water main replacements, or new installations, shall meet the following:
(a) A minimum of eight-inch diameter pipe shall be used in Residential Districts.
(b) A minimum of eight-inch pipe shall be used for multiple housing and developments, but only where it will complete a good grid and is cross-connected at intervals not exceeding 600 feet.
(c) A minimum of twelve-inch pipe shall be used for shopping centers, business districts, multi-story dwellings over fifty feet high and industrial areas, and shall complete a good grid system.
(d) Larger main sizes may be required by the City depending on the size, layout, occupancy and required fire flows based upon accepted engineering standards.
(e) Prior to the installation or replacement of water mains, the water supplier for the City shall be required to submit drawings and get the approval of the City.
(f) Whenever possible, new water mains will not be placed under the pavement in the right of way.
(Ord. 2512. Passed 11-13-96.)