Redlands Municipal Code Ch. 13.24 Main Extensions

Any owner or owners or subdivider of a single lot, subdivision or tract of land desiring the extension of water mains and services to each lot, subdivision or tract of land shall make such application to the board. (Prior code § 59117)

Any owner or owners or subdivider of a single lot, or subdivision or tract of land within the city limits desiring the extension of water mains and services to each lot, subdivision, or tract of land shall make application to the city water division and after initial application the applicant shall be subject to the following procedure:

A. The division shall design the water system to serve such lot, subdivision, or tract and make available such design and specifications to the applicant. Plans shall be prepared by a civil engineer incorporating such design and specifications and present same to the water division for approval. Upon approval such plans become the property of the division.

B. The applicant shall lay all mains within the tract, contiguous to and the full length of the tract, and such connecting lines as may be needed to connect such lot, subdivision, or tract to the nearest main of suitable size and pressure. This shall include all control valves and fire hydrants, and a connecting lateral to each lot within the subdivision, tract, or lots owned by the applicant adjacent to the new main. The applicant shall notify the water division and furnish bond in the amount of the estimated cost, prior to the construction of such mains, and pay the division a fee as established by the city council in a resolution, for inspection of all such mains installed. This payment to be made before the beginning of the installation.

C. In lieu of the applicant making such installations, he may request the city to do all the work and supply all the materials, and the said board at its sole discretion shall accept or reject such installation job. If the city agrees to do such work and to supply the materials thereof, the subdivider or owner will pay to the city water division, the total estimated cost of such installation plus ten percent (10%) before commencement of such work. (Prior code § 59117(a))

The subdivider or lot owner shall pay the full cost of the mains installed not to exceed eight inches (8") nominal diameter, unless the size of the subdivision or other requirements of the development requires a larger main. In such case, the owner or subdivider will pay the total cost, regardless of size. If the city requires a line larger than eight inches (8") to be used as a transmission line, such transmission line shall be laid by the city and paid for by the owner or subdivider with an allowance made by the city to cover the difference in cost of the materials used between eight inches (8") and the size actually used. To compensate for the additional cost due to labor and other reasons as a result of installing lines greater than eight inches (8") in size, the allowance for the difference in material cost will be increased by thirty percent (30%). If for any reason the city cannot make the installation of any line over eight inches (8") in size, the owner or subdivider may have a properly qualified licensed contractor make the installation. The city shall determine the amount of allowance for lines over eight inches (8") in size according to the material costs available to the city. (Prior code § 59117(b))

All mains laid shall become the property of the city water division after final inspection and acceptance. (Prior code § 59117(c))

There shall be no refunding of costs for the installation of any water mains within any development or for water connections to lots within any development or for connections to any lot contiguous to the mains that had a water connection prior to the installation of the new main. For all new water connections to lots contiguous to all such mains installed by the owner or developer and not within the development, tract, or subdivision, the city water division shall refund to the original owner or developer that installed the water main seventy five percent (75%) of sum collected as frontage charges in accordance with section 13.12.010 of this title, which refund agreement shall not be transferable except to legal heirs and assigns, and in any event no refunds shall be made, and the agreement shall terminate ten (10) years from completion of such new water main.

Any person or persons entitled to any refund under the provision of this division shall make application for refund to the public works director. All applications shall be in writing and shall be made annually within the calendar year for which the refund is requested. (Prior code § 59117(d))

The lot owner or subdivider of any approved lot, tract, or subdivision outside the city shall install all mains, laterals, connecting lines, and other installations as may be needed to serve water under proper pressure and volume to each lot within the tract or subdivision. Before commencement of construction, the applicant shall furnish bond for the estimated costs and shall pay to the city a fee as established by the city council in a resolution for inspection for all mains to be laid. The applicant shall give free and clear to the city any and all water stocks or well rights used on the lot or tract desiring service before any services or extension are made, pursuant to the rules and regulations as set forth in chapter 13.40 of this title. Any person constructing water lines for service outside the city limits shall be refunded their costs on the same basis as set forth in section 13.24.050 of this chapter. (Prior code § 59117(e))

If, for any reason, the development of any lot or tract makes it necessary to move, lower, or in any manner change any existing water lines, such moving, lowering, or changing shall be done by the developer at his expense. It shall be the responsibility of the developer of the land to furnish a drawing by a civil engineer showing all water lines, both new and existing, in their location in relation to the finished development. Any damage done to existing lines during the development of the lot or tract shall be paid for by the developer. Failure to make or pay for such changes or repairs shall be reason for the division to refuse water service to the lot or tract until such changes or repairs are made or paid for in full. (Prior code § 59117(f))