Sec. 10-06-18. Underground Utilities.

All proposed installations for the transmission of water, sewage, gas, electricity, telecommunications, and stormwater and similar facilities providing service to and used by the public shall be installed underground unless otherwise authorized by the City or applicable law.

(Ord. 20-29, § 2, 9-21-20)

Sec. 10-06-19. Stormwater.

   A.   Storm sewers and drainage shall be provided in accordance with the specifications of the Stormwater Drainage and Sediment Control Ordinance of the City .

   B.   The Board of Public Works and Safety may choose to reject any or all improvements not complying with City of Greenwood Standards.

(Ord. 20-29, § 2, 9-21-20)

Sec. 10-06-20. Sanitary Sewers.

   A.   The developer shall install sanitary sewers as determined by the City.

   B.   Sanitary sewers shall be installed in compliance with the standards and specifications adopted by the City in the Ordinance and written policies of the Greenwood Sanitation Department and Board of Public Works and Safety.

   C.   The Board of Public Works and Safety may choose to reject any or all improvements not complying with City of Greenwood Standards.

(Ord. 20-29, § 2, 9-21-20)

Sec. 10-06-21. Fire Protection.

   A.   Fire Hydrants.

      1.   General.

         a.   Fire hydrants shall be installed as per the requirements of the water utility having jurisdiction, the quantity and location of hydrants to be determined by the Fire Chief or his/her designee.

         b.   Fire hydrant(s) shall be placed on eight inch (8") or larger water main and outlets eighteen inches (18") above finished grade.

         c.   Fire hydrants shall be located not more than eight feet (8') from the edge of pavement.

         d.   If a temporary water system is to be used, prior approval shall be given by the Fire Chief or his/her designee.

         e.   Fire hydrants out of service shall be covered with a bag indicating “Out of Service”.

         f.   Fire hydrants shall only be used for Fire Protection, or as so directed by the water utility having jurisdiction.

         g.   Fire hydrants shall be kept clear and accessible at all times. There shall be no obstructions of any kind within a four (4)-foot radius of any fire hydrant.

         h.    Fire hydrants shall be in service prior to any issuance of an improvement location permit for the structure.

      2.   Multiple Family, Commercial and Industrial Development. Fire hydrants shall be installed no more than three hundred feet (300') apart on a public or private road. When any portion of a building being protected is in excess of one hundred fifty feet (150') from a water supply on a public or private road, there shall be provided on site, mains and hydrants capable of supplying the required fire flow as required by the Fire Chief or his/her designee. Required fire flow shall be calculated in accordance with National Fire Protection Association Standard 1231.

      3.   Single Family Residential Development. Fire hydrants shall be installed no more than five hundred feet (500') apart on a public or private road.

      4.   Sprinkler Systems or Standpipes. Fire hydrants installed to service sprinkler systems or standpipes shall be installed within fifty feet (50') of Fire Department Connection or as required by the Fire Chief or his/her designee.

      5.   Public and Private Fire Hydrants. Public fire hydrants shall be painted SAFETY YELLOW in accordance with the regulations of the water utility having jurisdiction. Private fire hydrants shall be painted per NFPA 291 (Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants). Barrel to be painted SAFETY YELLOW. The top portion (bonnet) and nozzle caps to be painted with the following color scheme to indicate flow capacity.

 

Class	Capacity	Color
Class AA	1500 gpm or greater	Light blue
Class A	1000 gpm to 1400 gpm Green	Green
Class B	500 gpm to 999 gpm Orange	Orange
Class C	499 gpm or less Red	Red

 

The type and model of fire hydrants to be installed shall be in accordance with the requirements of the water utility having jurisdiction.

   B.   Fire Department Access. A minimum of two means of access shall be provided for:

      1.   Any subdivision with fifty (50) or more one or two family residential lots.

      2.   Any development having one or more commercial, multi family, or industrial structures, three stories or greater in height.

      3.   Any development having three or more commercial, multi family, or industrial structures of any height.

   C.   Fire Department Access Roads. Fire Department or emergency access roads shall be a minimum twenty feet (20') in width, with a minimum 10-inch (10") sub-grade base, and shall be subject to approval by the Fire Chief.

(Ord. 20-29, § 2, 9-21-20)

Sec. 10-06-22. Minor Subdivision Procedures.

The review and approval of a minor subdivision is a one-step process that includes approval of a Primary Plat, submitted in accordance with the requirements for a Preliminary Plat for a major subdivision below, for four (4) of fewer lots and does not involve new public rights-of-way and complies with all other requirements of this Ordinance. A minor subdivision primary plat may be approved by the Planning Director without public notice and a public hearing, subject to appeal to the Plan Commission. Within ten (10) days after the minor subdivision primary plat approval, the Department shall provide notice to interested parties of their right to appeal to the Plan Commission.

(Ord. 20-29, § 2, 9-21-20)