Chapter 14.68
WATER – EXTENSION OF MAINS1
Sections:
14.68.010 Extension – Application – Specifications – Payment.
14.68.020 Supervision – Mains to extend full width of property.
14.68.030 Paying cost of installation.
14.68.040 Use of mains larger than eight inches.
14.68.050 Payment by persons connecting in future.
14.68.060 Developer extension agreements – Form.
14.68.010 Extension – Application – Specifications – Payment.
Where there is an application for water service for property which does not front on a water main, and the applicant wishes to have the main extended so that his property may be served in the regular manner, he may make application for such main extension. The water superintendent shall determine the proper size of main necessary, giving due consideration to future requirements, but in no case shall the main be smaller than eight inches inside diameter, except in cases where the city engineer shall rule that smaller line is sufficient where no great future growth is anticipated. The water superintendent or the city engineer shall also determine what accessories and appurtenances may be necessary to complete the work required. All pipes shall be Ductile Iron, Class 52 with cement mortar lining. All main line valves smaller than 12 inches shall be iron body, parallel seat, double disc, bronze mounted gate valves and all main line valves 12 inches and larger shall be rubber seated Class 150B Butterfly valves conforming to the then specifications of the American Waterworks Association. Fire hydrants shall be six inches conforming to the then specifications of the American Waterworks Association. Each hydrant shall be provided with an auxiliary valve. The applicant shall be responsible for having the water main constructed by a bonded contractor, licensed by the state of Washington. The water main must be constructed according to the city code specifications, and shall extend to and across the full width of the property being served with water. If the applicant fails to pay for any costs of the construction of the water main or any damages resulting from the construction of the water main, then the city may charge these costs or damages to the applicant and the city shall have right to file a lien with the county auditor, foreclosable as a mortgage against the property for which such installation was made for the total amount of the costs or damages. (Ord. 994 § 24, 1986).
14.68.020 Supervision – Mains to extend full width of property.
All persons of local improvement districts desiring to extend water mains in the city must extend the same under the supervision of the city water superintendent. All extensions shall extend to and across the full width of the property served with water. No property shall be served with city water unless the water main is extended to the extreme boundary limit of the property line extending full length of the front footage of the property. (Ord. 994 § 25, 1986).
14.68.030 Paying cost of installation.
In all cases where property owners desire to be served with water mains, the property so to be served shall pay for the installation cost of the water main. (Ord. 994 § 26, 1986).
14.68.040 Use of mains larger than eight inches.
When it is deemed necessary by the city to install water mains larger than eight inches in diameter or when so required by the city’s latest comprehensive water plan, the developer or owner shall pay for the entire cost of the same. (Ord. 994 § 27, 1986).
14.68.050 Payment by persons connecting in future.
Where a water main is extended on one side of the street at the cost and expense of a person or property owner and/or persons or property owners residing on one side of the street, such persons paying for the entire cost of installation of the water main shall be reimbursed by the other persons and/or property owners across the street or fronting on the same side of the street where they connect to the new water main. The reimbursement to be paid by the persons later connecting on the water main shall be their pro rata share of the total cost of installation of the water main, based upon the front frontage in relation to the entire frontage on the water main. No persons shall be allowed use of water from the extended water main unless he or they have first paid their pro rata share of the cost of the water mains. All water mains so extended shall be the property of the city. All necessary filing with the department of records shall be done by the property owner(s) installing the extended mains. (Ord. 994 § 28, 1986).
14.68.060 Developer extension agreements – Form.
Any developer extension agreement for construction of water facilities pursuant to Chapter 35.91 RCW shall follow the procedures set forth in Chapter 15.08 PMC and shall be in a form authorized by city council resolution. (Ord. 1977 § 3, 2018; Ord. 1958 § 3, 2017; Ord. 1263 § 3, 1995; Ord. 994 § 29, 1986).
For provisions authorizing cities to make charges for connecting to water or sewage system, see RCW 35.92.025; for authorization to extend the water system outside of city limits, see RCW 35.92.170.