(A) (1) If the town receives a voluntary annexation request for an area that is not serviced by water, arrangements for water service and lines will be agreed upon before the town will favorably consider the annexation.
(2) Any extension to the town’s water system must be approved by the town.
(B) (1) In areas where the City of Hendersonville provides water to the general area, extensions will be made under Hendersonville’s policies.
(2) In annexed areas where service is not clearly defined, arrangements will be made between the town and Hendersonville to determine who will provide service.
(C) If the town annexes areas currently served by another water service provider, the customers will remain on that water system and will maintain all rights of that water service provider.
(D) If the town annexes an area where water is provided by a homeowners’ association or private company, the town will take over maintenance, customer service and title to the water lines; provided:
(1) The town has been petitioned to take over water system;
(2) The system meets the current water standards of the town; or
(3) The town can charge necessary major improvements prior to dedication and acceptance to the company and/or individuals with ownership of system.
(Ord. passed - -2016)