(a) General Requirements.
(1) When a public water main is not accessible, the developer shall take necessary action to extend or create a water-supply district for the purpose of providing a water-supply system capable of providing for domestic water use and fire protection.
(2) When a public water main is accessible, the developer shall install adequate water facilities subject to the specifications as set forth in subsection (c) hereof.
(3) Water main extensions shall be approved by the officially designated agency of the state or local government.
(4) The location of all fire hydrants, all water supply improvements, and the boundary lines of proposed districts, indicating all improvements proposed to be served, shall be shown on the preliminary plat, and the cost of installing same shall be borne by the developer and included in the subdivision improvement agreement and security to be furnished by the developer.
(b) Individual Wells and Central Water Systems.
(1) In zoning districts with a density of one unit per acre or less and when a public water system is not available in the discretion of the Planning Commission, individual wells may be used or a central water system provided in a manner so that an adequate supply of potable water will be available to every lot in the subdivision. Water samples shall be submitted to the Health Department for its approval, and individual wells and central water systems shall be approved by the appropriate health authorities. Approvals shall be submitted to the Planning Commission prior to final subdivision plat approval.
(2) If the Planning Commission requires that a connection to a public water main be eventually provided as a condition to approval of an individual well or central water system, the applicant shall make arrangements prior to receiving final plat approval for future water service. Performance or cash bonds may be required to ensure compliance.
(c) All lines and appurtenances shall be designed consistent with the regulations of the City of Cleveland, Division of Water Standards.
(Ord. 2006-69. Passed 1-22-07.)