The town recognizes four justifications for the extension or modification of the water distribution and/or wastewater collection systems.
(A) Extensions and modifications for the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The town water distribution or wastewater collection system (together the "town utilities") may be extended or modified to provide public utility access to persons when their existing system has failed and is resulting in a demonstrated health risk to them and/or the public.
(B) Extensions and modifications in fulfillment of the annual budget.
(1) The town shall provide and maintain certain basic components of the town utilities. These components include treatment facilities, water booster pump stations, wastewater pump stations, water storage tanks, sewer outfall mains, and water transmission mains. Extensions or modifications to these components may be constructed and/or improved according to a budget ordinance that is approved by the Town Board of Commissioners (the "Board of Commissioners" or "Board").
(2) The town may also extend or modify water distribution mains and sewer collection mains to serving existing dwellings, non-residential buildings or vacant lots, within the municipal limits of the town upon approval by the Board of Commissioners. The town's financial participation in utility extension and modification projects is subject to the availability of funds and other qualifications.
(C) Extensions and modifications by private parties within the town limits. Any property owner or other person holding an interest in real property may extend utilities at their own expense as provided in § 6-6.4.
(D) Extensions and modifications by any party who provides wastewater collection services. Any property owner or other person holding an interest in real property who receives wastewater collection services through an intermediary, such as a private or public entity who provides waste water collection services may extend utilities at their own expense as provided in § 6-6.4, provided that the town provides sewer treatment services.
(E) Extensions and modifications for annexation areas. The town shall meet all requirements related to annexations as prescribed by G.S. Chapter 160A, Article 4A, Parts 1 and 7. The town shall provide the same level of service to newly-annexed areas that is available to the remainder of the town, as provided by the town's adopted ordinances and policies.
(Adopted 7-10-2018; Amended 6-1-2020)