(A) All line extensions to serve a lot, lots, subdivisions or developments shall begin at the nearest adequate existing distribution line as determined by the Department and Town Engineer.
(B) (1) All water distribution lines other than those provided for in § 50.53 of this chapter shall extend across the total frontage of the property or development to be served. Where the property or development is on a corner and fronts two exterior sides, total frontage shall mean one exterior side of the property or the development as determined by the Town Engineer in accordance with the Water Distribution System Master Plan.
(2) For a property on a corner that abuts a section line and a half-section line, or that abuts two section lines or two half section lines, the frontage for a line extension shall mean the longest of the two exterior sides abutting the section or half section lines.
(3) Those properties, meeting the conditions of division (B)(2) above where a line extension is required across the longest exterior frontage of the property, are exempt from any reimbursement charge for a connection to a line extension on the property’s short exterior frontage when required by the town for the purpose of looping the distribution system.
(4) For those properties meeting the conditions of division (B)(2) above and where an adequate water distribution line already exists along one of the two exterior frontages at the time of development, a line extension is required to be installed across the property’s remaining exterior frontage. The property is exempt from any reimbursement charge for connection to the existing water distribution system.
(C) Distribution lines shall be installed only in public streets, alleys, roads and highways and on other public and private property where satisfactory right-of-way can be obtained without involving direct purchase or lease of land by the Department.
(D) Distribution lines may be installed in private streets or thoroughfares to provide water service to premises along such street upon approval of the Department, providing:
(1) Right-of-way or easement provided is satisfactory to the Department; and
(2) The Department has no responsibility to maintain or repair the surface of the street other than to restore it to its original condition after cutting the street for installation of the water line or after repairs to the line.
(E) Distribution lines which are extended or installed will become the property of the town after final inspection and acceptance by the town and ADEQ approval of construction.
(F) Construction drawings for water line extensions certified by a registered engineer shall be submitted to the Department and Town Engineer for approval and shall be in accordance with the town’s Standard Specifications for Utility Installations, as adopted.
(G) (1) Payment is required for all water used in construction, sterilization and testing of water main extensions and the contractor or developer shall be held accountable for that cost.
(2) Amount of water used shall be estimated by the Department.
(Prior Code, § 17-1-5) (Ord. 96-03, passed - -1996; Res. 96-01, passed - -1996; Ord. 00-05, passed - -2000; Ord. 10-02, passed - -2010)