(a) General Requirements.
(1) Necessary action shall be taken by the applicant to extend a water supply system capable of providing domestic water use and fire protection.
(2) Where a public water main is accessible the subdivider shall install adequate water facilities (including fire hydrants) subject to the specifications of the State or local authorities. All water mains shall be at least six inches in diameter.
(3) Water main extensions shall be approved by the City Engineer and the Health Department.
(4) To facilitate the above, the location of all fire hydrants and all water supply improvements, indicating all improvements proposed to be served, shall be shown on the preliminary plat, and the cost of installing same shall be included in the performance bond to be furnished by the developer.
(b) Individual Wells and Central Water Systems.
(1) In low-lying zoning districts, in the discretion of the Planning Commission, if a public water system is not available, individual wells may be used or a central water system provided in such a manner that an adequate supply of potable water will be available to every lot in the subdivision. 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. Orders of approval shall be submitted to the Planning Commission.
(2) If 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 arrangements for future water service at the time the plat receives final approval. Performance or cash bonds may be required to insure compliance.
(c) Fire Protection Improvements. Fire hydrants shall be required for all subdivisions except those coming under subsection (b) hereof.
(1) Fire hydrants with two and one-half inch outlets and one large pumping connection shall be provided by the subdivider in all subdivisions with public water supplies. The hydrants should be located between property lines and curbs will all outlets facing or parallel to the street. Hydrants shall be placed at the corners of all blocks and at mid-block for blocks exceeding 800 feet in length. Hydrants shall also be required at the entrance and end of all cul-de-sacs exceeding 400 feet in length.
(2) The type of hydrant and control valves and the location of the hydrant shall be approved by the Fire Chief. The minimum size of any water line serving any hydrant shall not be less than six inches in diameter and should be circulating water lines. The size and location of water lines must be approved by the City Engineer. (Ord. 10-14. Passed 8-14-14.)