(a) Public supply. Where a public water supply is reasonably accessible or required because of pollution problems, the subdivision shall be provided with a complete water distribution system, including a connection for each lot and appropriately spaced fire hydrants. Public water distribution and public well systems shall meet the requirements of the State Department of Health as cited in R.C. §§ 6111.44 through 6111.46.
(b) Private supply.
(1) Where a public water supply is not available or required, the subdivider shall supply acceptable evidence of the availability of water. The subdivider may be required to make one or more test wells in the area to be platted if such evidence is deemed not acceptable. Copies of well logs which are obtained shall include the name and address of the well driller and shall be submitted with the plat to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(2) Individual private wells shall be located at least 25 feet from property lines; 100 feet from all septic tanks; 100 feet from all tile fields and other sewage disposal facilities; 40 feet from streams, lakes, ponds and ditches; 20 feet from all cast iron sanitary sewer lines; 100 feet from any vitrified or plastic sewer tile lines; and not within any area of flooding. As a precaution against seepage, a watertight seal shall be provided around the well casing.
(3) In all cases where it has been determined that individual water supplies from private wells are not feasible, a public water distribution system is required.
(c) Installation of lakes. Where no public water supply is reasonably accessible or required, a lake or lakes must be installed as directed by the Fire Chief, necessary for the fire protection of all residential structures. Any such lake or lakes must be installed with a minimum of 120,000 gallons of water and a dry hydrant. Access must be provided to the lake for fire-fighting equipment. Any lake so installed must be approved by the City Engineer.
(Ord. 17-O-35, passed 11-20-2017)