(A) No sewer line or water main may be connected to the city’s water or sewer system unless the line or main is:
(1) Properly designed and constructed to service the properties intended to be served directly by the line or main; and
(2) Of a size and design sufficient to accommodate any necessary expansion of the water and sewer system to serve other properties, including fire protection.
(B) The city shall own and control any and all water mains, sewer lines and related facilities connected to and serviced by its water or sewer system, except for those water mains, sewer lines or facilities of other public bodies connected to and serviced by the city’s water or sewer system under contracts approved by the Council between the city and other public bodies.
(C) To comply with municipal obligations imposed by state statutes, or in cases of emergency where it is found to be in the public interest or necessary to protect the public health, the city may authorize extensions of water and/or sanitary sewer into specific areas.
(D) All extensions, expansions and new facilities must be economically feasible and must be constructed in accordance with city engineering criteria, standards and specifications and in conformity with any existing or future policies and plans which are adopted by the city.
(Prior Code, § 8-200) (Ord. O-72-99, passed 7-1-1999) Penalty, see § 10.99