(a) Where a public water supply is available, as determined by the City, every lot in the subdivision shall be provided with a connection thereto. The developer shall bear the cost of installing all water lines inside the subdivision and the lines to extend the water source that may be located outside the subdivision.
(b) Water Main Specifications.
(1) Water mains in residential areas shall be eight inches (8") minimum, and water mains in commercial/industrial areas shall be ten inches (10") minimum unless specifically authorized by the City's Authorized Agent.
(2) Fire hydrants. Fire hydrants shall be installed at total cost of the developer throughout the subdivision with a maximum distance between such hydrants of 500 feet in residential zones and 300 feet in commercial or industrial zones.
(c) Water Easements. Water mains installed outside the public right-of-way shall be located in an easement having a minimum width of fifteen (15) feet (seven and one-half (7.5) feet each side of the waterline). Private water services installed within said easement shall extend to the edge of the easement.
(d) Extension to Development Boundaries. Water mains must be extended to the development boundary along each public roadway within or adjacent to the development. Other items may be required when extending to the existing system such as replacement of the fire hydrant or adding an additional valve to the system.
(e) Oversizing. Should the City determine that a water line larger than the minimum size is necessary for the benefit of the City and not for the benefit of the subdivision, the City shall pay the cost of such water line materials in excess of the minimum size. The City shall pay for the reasonable labor costs of the construction in excess of the labor costs for the installation of twelve (12) inches in diameter.
(Ord. 73-2021. Passed 1-18-22.)