(A) General Requirements. Necessary action shall be taken by the applicant for any subdivision plat or development plan to provide water for domestic use and fire protection.
(B) Public Water Utilities.
(1) Where a public water main is accessible, the developer shall install adequate water lines and other facilities, including fire hydrants, subject to the specifications of state and local authorities. Upon completion of the installation of the water lines, they shall be purged as witnessed by the representative of the city to assure proper installation.
(2) The location of fire hydrants and all water supply improvements shall be confirmed with the appropriate fire and/or engineering departments and shall be shown on the primary plat or development plan.
(3) All water mains shall be at least six inches in diameter.
(C) Individual Wells and Central Water Systems.
(1) In low density zoning districts and in outlying or rural areas where a public water system is not available, the Plan Commission may approve individual wells or a central water system provided that an adequate supply of potable water will be available to every lot in the development, as determined by the Engineer of the applicable jurisdiction.
(2) Water samples shall be submitted to the Health Department for its approval, and individual wells and central water systems shall be approved by the appropriate health authorities. Approvals shall be submitted to the Planning Commission prior to final development plat approval.
(3) All rates for individual wells and central water systems shall be established by the Public Water Commission.
(4) The Planning Commission requires that a connection to a public water main be eventually provided as a condition to approval of an individual well or central water system, the applicant shall make rrangements prior to receiving final plat approval for future water service. Performance or cash bonds may be required to ensure compliance.
(D) Fire Hydrants and Fire Department Connections (FDC). Fire hydrants shall be required for all developments served by a public water utility or where public water utilities are reasonably accessible as determined by the engineer or Fire Marshall of the appropriate jurisdiction. Fire hydrant and fire department connection (FDC) placement shall comply with the Noblesville Standards and shall be approved by the local fire protection unit. Adequate water supply as determined by the City Engineer or Fire Marshal shall be provided to all fire hydrants or fire department connections (FDC). (See APPENDIX F-1 Fire Department Access and Water Supply and Fire Hydrant Specifications and the Noblesville Standards.)
(Ord. 62-12-95, passed 1-22-96; Am. Ord. 55-12-02, passed 1-14-03; Am. Ord. 56-11-07, passed 12-11-07)