Chapter 14.06 UTILITIES

When a developer installs or causes the installation of water, sewer, electrical power, telephone, cable television, or other types of utility facilities and intends that the facilities will be owned, operated or maintained by a public utility or other entity, the developer must transfer to the utility or other entity the necessary ownership or easement rights to enable the utility or entity to operate and maintain the facilities. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.010)

14.06.020 Right-of-way permit required.

A. Before performing any work within a right-of-way, the person performing the work must obtain a right-of-way permit from the city engineer.

B. The city engineer may condition the permit as necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.020)

14.06.030 Plan approval required.

A. Before any new sewer system or water system pipes are installed, a developer must provide plans to the city for review.

B. The plans provided to the city for review must be prepared by a licensed engineer or licensed OSS designer.

C. Before use of any new OSS is approved, a developer must provide to the city engineer a copy of the OSS permit from the Pacific County environmental health division. (Ord. 872 § 3, 2017; Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.030)

14.06.040 As-built drawings required.

A. Whenever a developer installs or causes to be installed any utility line within the city, or connects to existing facilities within the city, the developer must furnish the city with four (4) mylar copies of a drawing that shows the exact location of such utility lines as soon as practicable after installation is complete, and before acceptance of any utility line.

B. The drawings must be verified as accurate by the utility service provider.

C. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of the continued validity of the permit authorizing the development. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.040)

14.06.050 Utilities to be consistent with internal and external development.

A. Whenever it can reasonably be anticipated that utility facilities constructed in one (1) development will be extended to serve other adjacent or nearby developments, the utility facilities (e.g., water or sewer lines) must be located and constructed so that extensions can be made conveniently and without undue burden or expense or unnecessary duplication of service. In all cases, utility lines must extend to the common property line(s) of the subject property and the property(ies) where future development is anticipated.

B. All utility facilities must be constructed in a way that will:

1. Minimize interference with pedestrian or vehicular traffic; and

2. Facilitate maintenance without undue damage to improvements or facilities located within the development. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.050)

Article II. Sewer

14.06.060 Construction standards and specifications.

A. All sewage disposal lines must be constructed in accordance with the city of Ilwaco developer standards.

B. Sewage disposal lines and water lines must be separated by at least ten (10) feet. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.060)

14.06.070 Each lot to have individual sewer connection, unless exception granted.

A. If a lot is to have a use on it which requires sewage disposal, then the property owner or developer must install a connecting line to the city sewer line, except as may be authorized by an approved variance allowing exception.

B. A sewer connection exception is contingent on the developer’s written agreement to connect to a public sewer system subject to the requirements in WAC 246-272A-0025. This agreement shall be written and binding on successors and heirs. The developer must:

1. Record the agreement with the county auditor; and

2. Provide a copy to the city.

C. When an exception for an on-site septic system has been granted, inspections, repairs, and/or failure of the system shall be regulated by Pacific County under the standards adopted by Board of Health Ordinance 3E. (Ord. 917 § 1, 2021; Ord. 872 § 4, 2017; Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.070)

14.06.080 Sewage disposal facilities required before construction is complete.

A building or structure requiring sewage disposal must be connected to a city sewer line or, if authorized by variance, OSS, before the completion of the construction of a building or structure. (Ord. 872 § 5, 2017; Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.080)

14.06.090 Compliance with standards.

A. All proposed developments:

1. Must comply with standards and specifications of the city; and

2. Must meet the intent of the most recent edition of the city’s general sewer plan.

B. The city engineer must certify to the city that the proposed system meets the city’s requirements and will be accepted by the city.

C. The State Department of Ecology may also have to approve connections to the city’s sewer system.

D. Commercial facilities that elect to meter wastewater outflow in lieu of metering water inflow must install a sewer flow meter. The meter shall be installed at the owner’s expense according to city standards, and must be approved by the public works supervisor. Any maintenance or replacement of the meter will be at the owner’s expense. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 812 § 1 (part), 2012; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.090)

14.06.095 Low pressure sewers.

Low pressure sewers may be constructed in an area where, in the opinion of the city engineer, it is impractical to construct gravity sewers. Where the pump is installed and owned by the city, the owner will execute an easement and grinder pump service agreement with the city prior to installation of the pump on the owner’s property. Where the owner installs the pump and lower pressure sewer system, it shall be designed and constructed and maintained at owners’ expense in accordance with the city engineering design and construction standards. In either case, the owner shall be financially responsible for and shall own and operate all the electrical installation and all piping and conveyance facilities to the grinder pump.

A. In cases where the city installs the grinder pump and service line they will become the property of the city or its agents and the grinder pump collection system shall be regarded as an integral component of the city’s system and not as a part of the home plumbing for the property as required by the regulations of this title. The side sewer from building to city installation shall remain the responsibility of the property owner.

B. The city’s maintenance and operations company will maintain and repair the grinder pump and service line on behalf of the city. Customers will immediately notify the city’s maintenance and operations company upon discovery of any alarm or possible malfunction of the grinder pump or service line.

C. The city’s maintenance and operations company will have the right to stop any discharges from the grinder pump in order to prevent damage to other city sewer facilities.

D. The city and its maintenance and operations company will have the right to enter the customer’s property at any time, in case of an emergency and at all other reasonable times, in a nonemergency case, to inspect, test, operate, and maintain and repair the grinder pump on behalf of the city, as well as to stop discharge from the grinder pump to prevent damage to other city sewer facilities.

E. The city and its maintenance and operations company shall have the right of access to repair and perform maintenance on any grinder pump system component, and utility-owned on-site collection system component, to protect the integrity or operation of the grinder pump system. Costs of repairs or maintenance of grinder pump systems and service lines will be included in the annual system operations budget prepared by the city unless the repair or maintenance is due to the customer’s abuse, misuse or unauthorized repair of the grinder pump or service line. This includes but is not limited to damage to the grinder pump or service line caused by the customer, customer’s agent, contractor, irrigation companies or remodeling contractors. Customers are not allowed to cover grinder pump lids with planters or any other objects which inhibit access to the unit. Customers will be responsible for paying additional labor costs required to remove prohibited items during service calls. City is not liable for damage to prohibited items and will not replace items.

F. Customer shall be responsible for following manufacturer’s instruction in operating the grinder pump. It is allowed to release human excreta, toilet paper and gray water. It is not allowed to release prohibited materials such as, but not limited to, glass, seafood shells, eggshells, aquarium stone, diapers, socks, rags or cloth, plastic materials, unbreakable materials, compressed or woven materials, baby wipes, flushable or disposable cleansing cloths, cleaning wipes, sanitary products, paper towels, medical waste, construction debris such as mortar and cement dust, kitty litter, explosives, strong chemicals, flammable materials and liquids, oil and grease and metals. A customer whose grinder pump must be repaired due to the customer’s release of prohibited waste shall be responsible for actual costs incurred as a result of the violation.

G. The city and its maintenance and operations company shall maintain the grinder pump system. The customer is prohibited from hiring any third party to maintain the grinder pump system or attempting to personally make any such repairs to the system. The customer is prohibited from tampering with or moving the grinder pump system or building over or damaging service lines or allowing any third party to do the same. The customer is required to contact the city prior to any remodeling or modification of the property that might affect the grinder pump system. A customer whose grinder pump or service line must be repaired after unauthorized maintenance or tampering shall be responsible for actual costs incurred as a result of the violation.

H. The customer shall be responsible for supplying power to the grinder pump and for all costs associated with supplying power associated with the operation of the grinder pump. If the city or its maintenance and operations company respond to a service call for a grinder pump repair that is due to the customers or customer’s agent turning off or disconnecting power to the grinder pump, the customer will be responsible for actual costs incurred for the service call, including any damage to the grinder pump as a result of the violation. (Ord. 876 § 1, 2017)

14.06.100 Conveyance of facilities to the city.

A. The following criteria must be met, unless otherwise waived by the city engineer, before sewer facilities are conveyed to the city:

1. A public utility easement of adequate dimensions must be concurrently granted to the city.

2. The facilities must be inspected for conformance with the Ilwaco standards specified in the latest addition of the APWA standard specifications for public sewer facilities. The city engineer may require any test to demonstrate conformance. Tests may include, but are not limited to, infiltration, exfiltration, air tests or a combination of tests. The applicant must notify the city engineer when the sewer facility is ready for inspection.

3. The applicant must pay all required fees.

4. The city engineer may require the developer to post a maintenance bond (in accordance with subsection B of this section) to cover the cost of replacing or repairing any of the facilities for a period of two (2) years.

B. If a maintenance security is required by the city engineer, the applicant must deposit with the city a maintenance bond or other acceptable surety to cover the cost of replacing or repairing any or all required improvements and to warrant against defects in labor and material, and against any damage or defects caused by construction activity on the site, for a period of two (2) years from acceptance of improvements by the city. The maintenance security must be one (1) of the following:

1. A surety bond executed by a surety company authorized to transact business in the state in a form approved by the city attorney;

2. A personal bond approved by the city attorney cosigned by at least one (1) additional person together with evidence of financial responsibility and resources of those signing the bond sufficient to provide reasonable assurance of ability to proceed in accordance with the agreement;

3. Cash;

4. A letter of credit approved by the city attorney from a financial institution stating that the money is held for the purposes of development of the stated project.

C. The bond or other approved surety will be for twenty percent (20%) of the estimated value of all the required improvements as determined by the city engineer.

D. Before the warranty period ends, and upon restoration of the improvements to successful operation and the repair of any defects or damage in the improvements, the mayor will authorize the release of the maintenance bond.

E. The mayor may withhold release of the bond or surety up to one (1) year from the date of any restoration or repairs to ensure that the restoration or repairs were adequate.

F. The mayor and the applicant must sign a notarized security agreement, approved in form by the city attorney, in accordance with Section 15.02.130.

G. When sewer facilities are accepted by the city, the developer must provide the city engineer with as-built drawings of the sewer facilities, signed, stamped and acknowledged by a licensed engineer. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.100)

14.06.110 Side sewer permits required.

A. A developer must obtain a side sewer permit for any connection to the city sewer system.

B. A permit which includes side sewer work in a public area or the connection with or opening into any public sewer other than through the normal connection point of a “Y,” “T,” or stub, will only be issued to a registered side sewer contractor or qualified city employee.

C. A permit which includes side sewer work on private property will only be issued to:

1. The owner of the property (but such permit does not allow the owner to connect the side sewer to a public sewer except through the normal opening of a “Y,” “T,” or stub under the supervision of the city engineer or his representative);

2. A registered sewer contractor; or

3. A qualified city employee.

D. Side sewer permits are not transferable. No authorized person, including any sewer contractor or qualified city employee, may lay any pipe pursuant to any other person’s permit.

E. No permit will be issued for side sewer connection before the main sewer is accepted by the city. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.110)

14.06.116 New sewer mains must meet city standards for sewer mains.

Sewer main installation permits must be based on a design that meets the city development standards per Section 14.02.010 and is approved by the city engineer. This requirement includes, and is not limited to, location, materials, manholes and similar accessibility for maintenance. (Ord. 842 § 1 (part), 2015)

14.06.117 New sewer mains to become part of the city wastewater utility.

Upon completion of construction and acceptance by the city, the owner shall convey ownership and responsibility for sewer mains constructed after January 1, 2015, in accordance with Section 14.06.010. In extraordinary circumstances and upon approval of the city council, the city may opt to decline such transfer. (Ord. 842 § 1 (part), 2015)

14.06.120 Costs of side sewer borne by owner.

A. The property owner must pay all costs and expenses related to the installation and connection of the side sewer, as well as the cost of repairs when:

1. There is a break or blockage in the side sewer within private property or within the building plumbing.

2. The blockage is located within the public right-of-way or easement and is caused by one (1) or more of the following:

a. Roots from trees or shrubs located outside public rights-of-way or easements.

b. Side sewer or mainline is blocked from sewage contents originating from private property.

c. Side sewer within the public right-of-way or easement is blocked by debris originating from a break in the side sewer within private property.

d. An investigation revealed that the source of the blockage originated from private property including adjacent private properties.

B. The owner must indemnify the city from any loss or damage that may directly or indirectly be caused by the installation of the side sewer. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 812 § 1 (part), 2012; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.120)

14.06.122 Costs of private sewer main repairs borne by owners.

A. The property owners with side sewers connecting to a private sewer main must pay all costs and expenses related to the repairs of the private sewer main, including any necessary resulting repairs, meeting city standards, to sidewalks and streets.

B. Failure to act in a timely manner to effect necessary repairs by the property owners with a private sewer main can result in the city taking the necessary action to assure public health and safety. In such case, the city shall apply city standards for construction and replacement. Any repairs made by city shall be at the expense of the property owners, and city may pursue reimbursement in the same manner as for unpaid utility bills, including termination of services, as set forth in Chapter 13.06. In addition to effecting necessary repairs, such action may include provisions to assure payment such as terminating public utility services and imposing liens on the properties.

C. The owner must indemnify the city from any loss or damage that may directly or indirectly be caused by the installation of the private sewer main.

D. Any agency or entity performing maintenance and construction of streets, sidewalks, pipelines and similar activities that causes damage to the integrity of a private sewer line shall pay all costs and expenses related to the repairs of the private sewer. Should repairs and/or replacement that are implemented according to plans approved by the city engineer bring an existing private sewer line to city standards, provisions for the city taking over the line shall be as provided for in Section 14.06.117 including city acceptance. (Ord. 842 § 1 (part), 2015)

14.06.130 Side sewer permitting process.

A. Side sewer permits will be issued by the city engineer.

B. The applicant for a side sewer permit must supply the city engineer with the following information, on a form provided by the city:

1. Owner’s name;

2. Address of property to be served;

3. Owner’s mailing address;

4. Name and address to which bills must be sent;

5. Registered side sewer contractor’s or qualified city employee’s name and proof of qualification;

6. Legal description of the property to be served;

7. All outside dimensions of building to be served;

8. Location of buildings on property to be served;

9. Purpose of building; and

10. Alignment of the proposed side sewer.

C. All required fees must be paid before any side sewer permit is issued. Such fees may include, but are not limited to: permit fees, stub fees, general facilities connection charges, in-lieu-of-assessment charges, reconnection charges, and/or any other charges (outstanding or otherwise) associated with the permit or the property.

D. The permit card must be posted on the job before starting the work and must be readily accessible to the city engineer.

E. The installer of the side sewer must meet with the inspector on the job whenever so directed.

F. No side sewer may be backfilled before approval of the city engineer. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.130)

14.06.140 Side sewer contractor registration required.

A. To assure safe and quality construction of side sewers, and safe and quality connection of side sewers to the public sewers of the city, no person, other than the owner of the property involved, may construct, install, repair, reconstruct, excavate or connect to the public sewers of the city any side sewer, unless he or she is:

1. A side sewer contractor holding a valid, unsuspended current certificate of registration issued by the Department of Licenses of the State (pursuant to Chapter 18.27 RCW); or

2. A qualified employee of the city.

B. All such registered side sewer contractors and/or qualified city employee:

1. Must adhere at all times to the then-current requirements of the city relating to side sewers, connections to public sewers, and side sewer contractors, including reasonable requirements of the city engineer relating to construction, installation, reconstruction and repair of side sewers; and

2. Will be liable for all damage to the public sewers and sewage treatment plant of the city. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.140)

14.06.150 Each side sewer to have individual side sewer connection, unless exception granted.

A. Not more than one (1) primary structure may be connected to the sewer system by a single connection unless an exception is granted by the city engineer before the construction of such connection.

B. If more than one (1) primary structure is connected to the public sewer system by a single connection, a mutually beneficial easement must be granted to the respective properties over the shared portions of the connection, thus assuring that all properties involved will have perpetual use of the side sewer. Provisions must also be made for maintenance and access for repair. The property owner must:

1. Record the easement(s) with the county auditor; and

2. Give a copy to the city. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.150)

14.06.160 Protection of excavations—Restoration of public property.

A. All excavations for side sewer installations must be adequately guarded with barricades and lights so as to protect the public from hazard.

B. Streets, sidewalks, parkways, and other public property disturbed in the course of the work must be restored in a manner satisfactory to the city.

C. Any trench settlement within public right-of-way must be repaired by the property owner upon notification by the city. If the property owner fails to repair the trench, the city will make repairs and bill the property owner for the cost of the repairs. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.160)

Article III. Water

14.06.170 Construction standards and specifications.

A. All water distribution lines must be constructed in accordance with the most current edition of the APWA standard specifications; and

B. Sewage disposal lines and water lines must be separated by at least ten (10) feet. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.170)

14.06.180 Water system required.

Every principal use and every lot within a subdivision or in any existing plat must be served by a water supply system that:

A. Is adequate to accommodate the reasonable needs of the use or subdivision lot; and

B. Complies with all laws of the Washington State Department of Health and all city ordinances. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.180)

14.06.190 Compliance with standards.

A. All proposed developments shall comply with standards and specifications of the city and must meet the intent of the most recent edition of the city’s comprehensive water plan. The city engineer must certify to the city that the proposed water system meets the city’s requirements and will be accepted by the city.

B. In order to obtain a building permit for certain uses applicants shall supply evidence of adequate water supply, as required by RCW 19.27.097.

C. Minimum plumbing fixtures and sanitation facilities to be provided in an occupancy shall be in accordance with WAC 51-50-2900. Water meters shall be sized according to the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) per Chapter 14.14.

A property owner may appeal the required meter size based on the determination of a qualified licensed professional paid for by the property owner and approved by the city.

D. For construction after the adoption of this chapter, shared meters will not be permitted. If an existing building with multiple spaces has only one (1) meter, meters must be added for each space in the event of a significant remodel requiring a building permit. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 812 § 1 (part), 2012; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.190)

14.06.200 Conveyance of facilities to the city.

A. The following criteria must be met, unless otherwise waived by the city engineer, before water facilities are conveyed to the city:

1. A public utility easement of adequate dimensions must be concurrently granted to the city.

2. The facilities must be inspected for conformance with the city of Ilwaco developer standards and the APWA standard specifications for public water facilities. The city engineer may require any test to demonstrate conformance. The applicant must notify the city engineer when the water lines are ready for inspection.

3. The applicant must pay all required fees.

4. The city engineer may require the applicant to post a maintenance bond (in accordance with subsection B of this section) to cover the cost of replacing or repairing any of the facilities.

1. A surety bond executed by a surety company authorized to transact business in the state in a form approved by the city attorney;

3. Cash;

4. A letter of credit approved by the city attorney from a financial institution stating that the money is held for the purposes of development of the stated project.

C. The bond or other approved surety will be for twenty percent (20%) of the estimated value of all the required improvements as determined by the city engineer.

D. When the warranty period ends, and upon restoration of the improvements to successful operation and the repair of any defects or damage in the improvements, the city engineer will authorize the release of the maintenance bond.

E. The city engineer may withhold release of the bond or surety up to one (1) year from the date of any restoration or repairs to insure that the restoration or repairs were adequate.

F. The mayor and the applicant must sign a notarized security agreement, approved in form by the city attorney, in accordance with Section 15.02.130.

G. When water facilities are accepted by the city, the developer must provide the city engineer with as-built drawings of the water facilities, signed, stamped and acknowledged by an engineer. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.200)

14.06.210 Licensed plumber required to make connections.

All water line connections must be made by a licensed plumber. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.210)

14.06.220 Costs borne by owner.

A. The property owner must pay all costs and expenses related to the installation and connection of the water lines, as well as the cost of repairs from the backside of the meter to the building or for repairs on any water line not conveyed to the city.

B. The owner must indemnify the city from any loss or damage that may directly or indirectly be caused by the installation of the water lines. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 812 § 1 (part), 2012; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.220)

14.06.230 Make application to connect to city water system.

A. Before connecting to the city water system, a property owner or developer must:

1. Make application; and

2. Pay the water connection fee.

B. The city will install a water meter and the connection will be made once the fee has been paid.

C. No water line trenches may be backfilled before approval of the city engineer. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.230)

14.06.240 Each lot to have individual water connection, unless exception granted.

A. Not more than one (1) primary structure may be connected to the water system by a single connection unless an exception is granted by the city engineer before the construction of such connection.

B. If more than one (1) primary structure is connected to the public water system by a single connection, a mutually beneficial easement must be granted to the respective properties over the shared portions of the connection, thus assuring that all properties involved will have perpetual use of the water line. Provisions must also be made for maintenance and access for repair. The applicant must:

1. Record the easement(s) with the county auditor; and

2. Give a copy to the city. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.240)

14.06.250 Protection of excavations—Restoration of public property.

A. All excavations for water line installations must be adequately guarded with barricades and lights so as to protect the public from hazard.

B. Streets, sidewalks, parkways, and other public property disturbed in the course of the work must be restored in a manner satisfactory to the city.

C. Any trench settlement within public right-of-way will be repaired by the property owner upon notification by the city. If the property owner fails to repair the trench, the city will make repairs and bill the property owner for the repairs. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.250)

Article IV. Other Utilities

14.06.260 Construction standards and specifications.

Construction and design standards and specifications for the components of utilities other than sewer and water are to be constructed in accordance with current franchise and permit procedures and in compliance with the most recent edition of the Pacific County road standards. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.260)

14.06.270 Lighting requirements.

A. Subject to subsection B of this section, all public streets, sidewalks, and other common areas or facilities in subdivisions created after the effective date of this chapter must be sufficiently illuminated to ensure the security of property and the safety of persons using such streets, sidewalks, and other common areas or facilities.

B. All entrances and exits in substantial buildings used for nonresidential purposes and in multifamily residential developments must be adequately lighted to ensure the safety of persons and the security of the buildings.

C. All outdoor lights must be low sodium or similar lamp type and be down-shielded to prevent light pollution.

D. Lighting within any lot that unnecessarily illuminates any other lot or public right-of-way and substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of such other lot or public right-of-way is prohibited.

E. Lighting for automated teller machines or night deposit facilities must be provided in accordance with RCW 19.174.050. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.270)

14.06.280 Electric power.

Every principal use and every lot within a subdivision or existing plat must have available to it a source of electric power adequate to accommodate the reasonable needs of the use or lot. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.280)

14.06.290 Telephone services.

Every principal use and every lot within a subdivision or existing plat must have available to it a telephone service cable adequate to accommodate the reasonable needs of the use or lot. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.290)

14.06.300 Underground utilities.

A. Except as noted in subsections D through F of this section, all new electric power lines (not to include transformers or enclosures containing electrical equipment including, but not limited to, switches, meters or capacitors which may be pad mounted), telephone, cable television, and other communication lines installed must be placed underground in accordance with the specifications and policies of the respective utility service providers.

B. Utilities within the right-of-way on new roads must be installed in accordance with the most recent edition of the Pacific County roads standards. If the distribution line originates from a point opposite any public roadway from the new construction, the service lines must be placed under the roadway by means of boring or surface excavation across the roadway.

C. For new development in existing plats or for infill development, utilities may be installed above ground, with the approval of the city engineer and the respective utility service provider.

D. If the respective utility provider determines that an underground system cannot reasonably be installed according to accepted engineering practices, the requirements of this section may be waived upon receipt of a written notice from the city engineer. The waiver must be noted in the permit or it will be considered as not being granted. If undergrounding is not determined to be feasible, the applicant must either sign a concomitant agreement or a no protest agreement of the formation of an LID for future undergrounding. Determination of which form of promissory will be used is at the discretion of the city engineer.

E. Nothing in this section nor any other section in relation to underground utilities applies to power lines carrying a voltage of fifteen (15) kV or more.

F. Nothing in this section nor any other section in relation to underground utilities prohibits the placement of mounted transformers, terminal pedestal, or other electrical and communications devices above ground, as determined by the appropriate service utility provider involved. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.300)

14.06.310 Sites for and screening of dumpsters.

A. Every development which is or will be required to provide one (1) or more dumpsters for solid waste collection under the city’s solid waste collection policies must provide sites for such dumpsters that are:

1. Located so as to facilitate collection and minimize any negative impact on persons occupying the development site, neighboring properties, or public rights-of-way; and

2. Constructed according to specifications established by the city engineer to allow for collection without damage to the development site or the collection vehicle.

B. All dumpsters must be screened if and to the extent that, in the absence of screening, they would be clearly visible to:

1. Persons in any dwelling unit on residential property other than that where the dumpster is located; or

2. Occupants or customers in any building on nonresidential property other than that where the dumpster is located, unless the other property is used primarily for purposes permitted exclusively in the light industrial district; or

3. Persons traveling on any public street, sidewalk, or other public way. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.310)