The preliminary subdivision plat must be accompanied by satisfactory evidence as to the proposed method and system of water supply and sanitary sewage collection and disposal. The installation of all said systems except wells or septic tanks serving only one connection shall be required prior to final plat approval unless financially guaranteed according to section 28-34(b). Said systems may be owned and operated by a public or private entity. Any well or septic tank or alternative sewer disposal system serving only one connection shall be approved by the county health department prior to final plat approval. For all new systems or expansion of existing systems serving two or more connections, approval shall be according to state statutes. All major subdivisions shall install water lines of six inches or greater to be able to serve property owners when water service becomes available. Subdivisions having ten or more lots of under two acres in area shall be connected to the town water system or shall be served by an independent community water system. Said system shall be designed to provide minimum fire protection as required by the town manager. Where access to the town water distribution system is available within one-half mile of any new subdivision or the extension of an existing subdivision, said subdivision or extension of an existing subdivision shall be connected to the town system. Where an independent community water system is established, such system shall be connected to the town system and dedicated to the town at such time as the town is able to provide service to the subdivision. The preliminary plat shall be accompanied by written assurance from the developer that plans for said new or expansion of existing systems have been submitted for approval to the appropriate state and/or local agencies. If the developer wishes to install said new or expanded systems prior to final plat approval, then submission of the final plat shall be accompanied by written approval of the installation of said systems by the appropriate state and/or local agencies. Prior to final plat approval, if the developer wishes to financially guarantee the installation of said systems, then submission of the final plat shall be accompanied by written approval of plans for said systems from the appropriate state and/or local agencies. In addition, the town will require that all water and sewer installations meet the following requirements. Whenever any conflict occurs between these requirements and those of the appropriate state and/or local agency, the stricter of the two requirements shall apply.
(1) Water lines.
a. All contractors must be approved by the town, and approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, and if total cost of the project exceeds $30,000.00, the contractor must be licensed by the state.
b. The size and material of water lines to be installed will be determined by the town manager, subdivision administrator, and public works director.
c. The subdivider will be responsible for all costs of water pipe, fittings, fire hydrants, and installation. All fittings and fire hydrants must be approved by the town for installation. Where a water line six inches or greater in diameter is required in a public system, and the system has been designed and approved by the division of health services of the state department of human resources to provide fire protection, fire hydrants shall be installed on said line. The hydrants shall be spaced so that coverage to all building sites along said line may be provided with not more than 500 feet of hose, and shall be located to facilitate access, hose laying, and drainage. The developer or his contractor shall contact the fire coordinator so that he may inspect fire hydrants during and after installation.
d. If the water system is to be connected to the town water system, then when all water line installation has been completed and water connection fees paid, the town's water department will make the water connections and set water meters on each of the building lots. (Copy of current water connection fees available.)
e. Main water line is to be installed 16 feet from center of the road or five feet from the edge of pavement, or at other distances approved by the public works director and shall include a connector line to serve each building lot, extending across the road where needed, prior to paving the road.
f. Warranty. The contractor will be responsible for material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date accepted by the town.
g. Water lines will not be extended until permits for such extensions have been obtained in order to comply with state law.
h. No work shall be covered up before being inspected by the town's representative.
i. Minimum cover on water lines shall be 36 inches or as otherwise required by the public works director.
j. Compaction shall be approved by the public works director.
k. In a situation where the subdivision is located along an existing road and an existing water main, it will be the responsibility of the new lot owner to decide whether to have a well or pay to connect and tap on to the existing water system pursuant to the other ordinances and policies of the town in existence at that time.
(2) Sewer lines. Where collector sewer mains are available, the following requirements must be met:
a. All contractors must be approved by the town, and approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, and if the total cost of the project exceeds $30,000.00, the contractor must be licensed by the state.
b. The size and material of sewer pipe to be used will be determined by the town manager, subdivision administrator, and public works director.
c. The cost of sewer pipe, manholes, materials, and cost of installation will be borne by the developer. All sewer lines should be laid in the center of the roadway with stub outs at every manhole to each side of the road. The minimum cover shall not be less than 36 inches measured from finished grade. Grades shall be such that the lowest lot in the subdivision can receive adequate sewer service on the ground floor and shall be established by transit levels. In no case shall the grades be less than four-tenths of one percent.
d. Sewer lines will not be extended until permits have been obtained for such extension in order to comply with state law.
e. No work shall be covered up before being inspected by the town's representative.
(3) Utility improvements outside town limits. Any extension of water and sewer lines outside the town limits must be under contract between the town and the developer. The developer must provide all right-of-way easements in providing utility services to the subdivision, and provide the following requirements:
a. The developer must purchase water and sewer pipe and have it installed at his cost.
b. Water pipe size and material are to be determined by the town manager, subdivision administrator, and public works director.
c. Sewer line size and material are to be determined by the town manager, subdivision administrator, and public works director.
d. Water and/or sewer lines will not be extended until permits have been obtained for such extension in order to comply with state law.
e. It will be necessary to have a profile of water and/or sewer lines to submit to the state for permit application.
f. The cost for profile sheets will be borne by the developer.
(Code 1989, § 91.57; Ord. of 1-24-1995; Ord. of 5-23-1995; Ord. of 1-14-2002)