San Clemente Municipal Code Art. V Extensions

A. .....Any person, as owner or subdivider of a single lot, subdivision or tract of land, who desires the extension of water mains and services to such lot, subdivision or tract of land, may file a written application with the Water Division requesting such installation.

B. .....In the event such application is approved in the manner provided in this article, such person shall deposit, with the City, cash in an amount determined by the Utilities Director to be the total estimated cost of such mains including all labor, pipe valves, fittings, fire hydrants and all appurtenances necessary for a complete system, exclusive of services and water meters, plus engineering and administrative overhead charges. The deposit shall also include tapping fee and service charges as established in Section 13.04.170 of this chapter. Upon proper application, meters will be installed in accordance with the charges established in Section 13.04.170.

C. .....Several persons may join in an application for extension of water mains. Any extension of water mains and services shall require the approval of the Utilities Director.

(Ord. 1244 § 1 (part), 2000; prior code § 32-42; Ord. No. 1648, § 3, 12-5-2017)

If and when a person making an application for extensions under this article has complied with all requirements of the Water Division and such other provisions of the Department of Public Works dealing with subdivisions as may be applicable, the Water Division shall install such mains and services which shall become and remain the property of the City. Such persons may elect to make such installations themselves under City jurisdiction and inspection and in accordance with the subdivision regulations.

(Prior code § 32-43)

The Utilities Director shall determine the locations of mains in streets, alleys and easements and determine the size of such mains, type and make of valves, fire hydrants, fittings, consumer services and all other appurtenances deemed necessary for supplying water to the property served.

(Ord. 1244 § 1 (part), 2000: prior code § 32-44; Ord. No. 1648, § 3, 12-5-2017)

A. .....Where it is necessary to extend water mains beyond the limits of existing water mains along lands which are not subdivided and where such mains are designed with a capacity to provide water in excess of the ultimate needs of the area to which main extensions are made, such water mains, when larger than eight (8) inches in diameter, shall be designated as transmission mains. Such transmission mains shall be paid for by the persons for whose immediate requirement such extension is made on the following basis:

1. The entire cost of such main and installation will be borne by the persons requesting such installation.

2. Any future persons who utilize such installation will refund the original party on a fair prorated percentage basis of use up until five (5) years.

B. .....When persons owning unsubdivided land to which transmission water mains are adjacent in streets or rights of way, which mains have been previously installed, make application for water service to a lot, parcel, tract or subdivision they shall reimburse the party or persons initially installing the main for their proportionate share of capacity received from the transmission mains.

(Prior code § 32-45)

Whenever land is to be subdivided, any water wells, mains and easements needed therefor which may be appurtenant thereto or which may be used exclusively thereon shall be deeded to the City in consideration of the City's approving any application for City water to be placed for such tract or subdivision. Such deed to the City shall be approved by the City Council; provided, that where water wells and equipment as described in this subsection are used to supply water to additional land not subdivided, such wells and equipment may continue to supply the unsubdivided portion previously served until such time as the total area served is subdivided into four (4) or more parcels of land containing five (5) acres or less.

(Prior code § 32-46)