(A) Approved water and sewer system required. Subdivisions within the city and its extraterritorial jurisdiction shall be provided with an approved water supply and distribution system and with an approved sewage collection and disposal system. An adequate water supply and distribution system and sanitary sewer system, consistent with the Master Plan for Water and Sanitary Sewer, shall be a condition of plat approval.
(B) Subdivider to provide water and sewer facilities. The subdivider shall install all water and sanitary sewer facilities needed to serve the development and shall extend all water and sanitary sewer mains and appurtenances necessary to connect the development with the city's water supply and distribution system and with the city's sanitary sewer system.
(C) City approval required for water and sewer system extensions. Extension of water and sanitary sewer lines to serve newly subdivided or platted land shall be authorized by the city only upon determination that all facilities necessary to serve the development are adequate. All extensions of water and sanitary lines must be approved by the city. If alternatives exist as to these extensions, the city shall have the authority to determine the most appropriate alternative. The city shall retain the authority to reject any extension not deemed to be in the best interest of the city.
(D) On-site sewer systems. In locations where sanitary sewers are not available and where there are no immediate prospects for the installation of sanitary sewer, on-site sewer systems of an approved type may be installed in conformity with the rules, regulations, and ordinances of Henderson County. In no case shall on-site sewer systems be installed without express approval and inspection by the city.
(E) Minimum main sites. Sanitary sewer mains shall be a minimum of six-inch lines for residential development and a minimum of eight- inch lines for all other development as determined by the city or as required to serve the development. The city may require oversizing in order to serve the remainder of the drainage basin beyond the property being served. Water mains shall be a minimum of six include lines for residential development and a minimum of eight-inch lines for all other development as determined by the city or as required to serve the development. In addition, the water mains shall be sized in accordance with the Water System Master Plan. All water and sanitary sewer mains shall be extended through the development or across the frontage of the property along streets, alleys, or in easements in order to provide service to adjacent property where applicable.
(F) Facility locations to conform to Master Plan. Location of all water and sanitary sewer lines and appurtenances thereto necessary to serve platted land shall be in accordance with the city's Master Plan for water and sanitary sewer facilities.
(G) City may participate in oversized facility improvements. The city may participate in any oversized lines required to serve land areas and improvements beyond the subdivision and the terms of such participation shall be approved by the City Council.
(H) Construction to conform to design standards. Construction of all water and sanitary sewer facilities required by these regulations shall be in accordance with the requirements and specifications contained in the Design Standards for the City of Tool, the regulations of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Texas Water Commission, Texas Department of Insurance, and the currently adopted Uniform Fire Code, which are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.
(I) Specifications for materials and workmanship. The specifications for materials and workmanship shall conform to the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, published by the North Central Texas Council of Governments.
(Ord. passed 4-20-2000)