A. Application For Fire Hydrant Permit: Any city water customer whose property is furnished city water inside of the corporate limits of the city may apply for a fire hydrant permit for the installation of a fire hydrant to be provided and installed by the city, at the city's expense, and located at or near the applicant's property. The water superintendent in his sole discretion shall determine the form and requirements of such application and permit from time to time; provided however, such application shall include at least the following information and documents:
1. The identity of the specific requested location of the fire hydrant.
2. A description of the nature and kind of property to be initially serviced by such fire hydrant.
3. All owners of the property where the fire hydrant is to be located must sign the application.
B. Issuance Of Fire Hydrant Permit, Installation, And Ownership Of Fire Hydrant:
1. The decision whether to issue a fire hydrant permit to install and locate any fire hydrant to any city water customer to service property located inside the city limits is subject to the sole discretion of the water superintendent.
2. The subject fire hydrant shall be installed in the location that is approved by the water superintendent or his designee. The installation and connection of the subject fire hydrant shall be made according to any plans and specifications that are approved or required by the water superintendent or his designee.
3. Upon completion of the installation of the subject fire hydrant and its connection to the water supply to the satisfaction of the water superintendent, the subject fire hydrant shall become and remain the sole property of the city.
C. Not Applicable To Future Subdivisions Of Land:
1. Notwithstanding anything in this section to the contrary, the provisions of this section shall not apply to future subdividers of land or to subdivisions that the city requires the installation of fire hydrants at the cost and expense of the subdivider(s) or owner(s) of the subdivision as a condition for approval of such subdivision or subdivisions under applicable city code provisions in existence from time to time. (Ord. 3653, 12-2-2013)