(A) No sewer line or water main may be connected to the town’s water or sewer system unless such line or main:
(1) Is properly designed, and constructed, to service the properties intended to be served directly by such line or main; and
(2) Is of a size and design sufficient to accommodate any necessary expansion of the water and sewer system to serve other properties, including fire protection, which can reasonably be anticipated.
(B) The town 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 town’s water or sewer system under contracts approved by the Council between the town and other public bodies.
(C) Because the extension of water mains or sewer lines to certain properties benefits the owners of such properties by raising property values, the cost to such extension should be borne substantially by the owners of such properties, except in instances when the Council makes a determination that the town is obligated, by law, to extend such utilities. However, notwithstanding the above, or any provisions contained herein, the town shall not levy assessments against a property for water or sewer services provided pursuant to an involuntary annexation.
(D) 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 town may authorize extensions of water and/or sanitary sewer into specific areas.
(E) All extensions, expansions, and new facilities must be economically feasible, and must be constructed in accordance with town engineering criteria, standards, and specifications, and in conformity with any existing, or future, policies and plans which are adopted by the town.
(Ord. 5-89, passed 6-19-1989)