§ 18-53. Utility extensions.

(a)

For residential development, off-site extension of any public water or public gravity wastewater trunk line shall not exceed a distance of 3,000 feet from the nearest existing line as measured along the most reasonable extension route, as determined by the director of utilities. This limitation shall not preclude extension to accommodate a mixed use development having as its primary component non-residential uses, as determined by the directors of planning and utilities.

(b)

No person shall extend the utility system without the approval of the director. The director shall impose reasonable terms and conditions on all utility extensions. The developer or owner of the land that will be served by an extension shall pay the cost of the extension. However, the developer or owner may be eligible for refunds for a portion of the cost of the extension in accordance with this article.

(c)

The director shall not approve any utility extension unless he determines that the extension is in the best interest of the utility system and the health, safety and welfare of county residents.

(d)

No person shall extend utility lines until he has entered into a contract with the county to construct the extension. The form of the contract shall be approved by the director and by the county attorney. The extension contract shall require the developer to provide the county with a copy of a construction contract in a form that is approved by the director with an approved, licensed utility contractor and to convey all utility easements to the county that are necessary for the county to provide utility service to the property. The county shall approve the size, type, location and material of all utility mains; service lines, including corporation stops, meter yokes, fittings and service pipes; and other facilities. The extension shall be installed in accordance with the county water and sewer specifications and procedures manual and other county policies and administrative procedures.

(Code 1978, §§ 20-38, 20-70; Ord. of 3-12-14, § 1)

(Code 1978, §§ 20-38, 20-70; Ord. of 3-12-14, § 1)