Article VII — Subdivisions

A person desiring to provide a water system within a tract of land which he proposes to subdivide, shall make written application therefor. The application shall state the number of the tract, the name of the subdivision and its location. It shall be accompanied by a copy of the tentative map, and of the plans, profiles and specifications for the street work and sanitary and storm sewer work therein.

(Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

Upon receiving the application, the water superintendent shall make an investigation and survey of the proposed subdivision and shall report his findings to the council including a recommendation as to the facilities required and the estimated cost of the proposed water system therefor. To assist the water superintendent in making said investigation and report, the council may engage the services of a consulting engineer. The size, type, and quality of materials shall be in accordance with the city's water distribution system standards and specifications in effect at the time of application.

(Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

Location of the lines and their design shall be specified by the water department and shall be constructed by the subdivider at his expense. The actual construction is to be made by a licensed contractor, supervised and inspected by the water superintendent. Fire hydrants of steamer type or better shall be located at intervals of 500 feet along the distribution main. (Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

All facilities shall be the property of the city and shall be conveyed to the city by a proper instrument in writing at the time the application is submitted to the city, including all necessary easements and rights-of-way.

(Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

The subdivider shall, at his cost, provide all connections to houses or structures constructed by him, as provided in this chapter and in the city's water distribution system standards and specifications in effect at the time of the application. (Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

All costs and expenses incurred by the city under this article, including the cost of investigation, inspection and consulting engineer's services, shall be paid to the city by the subdivider prior to approval of the application. (Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

In granting an application, the council may make whatever further requirements may appear to it to be necessary.

(Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)

There is established a connection charge which shall be paid to the city prior to issuance of a building permit, or connection permit, the amount of which shall be fixed, from time to time, by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)