Jackson Municipal Code Div. V Subdivisions

A person desiring to provide a water system within a tract of land which he or she 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, sanitary sewers, storm drains and other underground utilities.

(Ord. 578 §2, 1995)

Upon receiving the application, the city manager or his/her authorized representative shall make an investigation and survey of the proposed subdivision and shall report his or her 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 city manager in making the 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 standards and specifications in effect at the time of application.

(Ord. 578 §2, 1995)

Location of the lines shall be specified by the city. The actual construction will be done at the expense of and by the subdivider and inspected by the city manager or his/her authorized representative. Plans and engineering costs will be the responsibility of the property owner. Fire hydrants shall be located at locations designed by the city.

(Ord. 578 §2, 1995)

All water mains, water service, and fire hydrant facilities installed by a subdivider shall become the property of the city and shall be conveyed to the city by a property instrument in writing at the time the facilities are compiled and accepted by the city.

(Ord. 578 §2, 1995)

The subdivider shall, at his or her cost, provide and install the service connection to each house or proposed house in the tract, including the corporation stop, meter valve, and meter box, but not including the meter. No deposit will be required. Each connection shall be inspected by the water superintendent or his/her authorized representative.

(Ord. 578 §2, 1995)

All costs and expenses incurred by the city under this chapter, including the cost of investigation, inspection, legal and consulting engineer's services, shall be paid to the city by the subdivider prior to final approval and acceptance of the facilities by the city.

(Ord. 578 §2, 1995)

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

(Ord. 578 §2, 1995)