Chapter 15.24
WATER MAINS AND MAIN EXTENSIONS
Sections:
15.24.030 Extensions—Preparation of plans and specifications.
15.24.050 Acceptance of main extension.
15.24.060 Extension—Construction drawings.
15.24.070 Main extensions deeded to the city.
15.24.080 Construction of main extensions.
15.24.110 Latecomer agreement.
15.24.120 City contribution to developer-initiated public projects.
15.24.130 Water line extensions outside city limits.
15.24.010 When required.
A. A main extension shall be required whenever the property to be served fails to abut a water main, or the existing main is inadequate to provide the necessary water pressure or flow characteristics.
B. All main extensions shall extend to and across the full width of the property served with water, unless otherwise approved by the city. Corner lots shall extend to the middle of the intersection. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 6 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 6 (part), 2003)
15.24.020 Application.
A. The person desiring a main extension shall apply to the city requesting permission to extend the city’s water system.
B. The city will review the application and, if the requested extension is determined to be a proper extension of the water system, will provide the petitioner with the design requirements for the extension.
C. If the requested main extension is determined to be an improper extension of the water system, the application will be denied. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 6 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 6 (part), 2003)
15.24.030 Extensions—Preparation of plans and specifications.
Upon receipt of the design requirements from the city, the petitioner shall prepare plans and specifications for the extension. All design and construction plans and specifications shall be in accordance with American Public Works Association standards adopted by the city. The completed plans and specifications must bear a licensed professional engineer’s seal and endorsement valid in the state of Washington, and shall be submitted to the city for review and approval. The petitioner will be responsible for the cost of plan review by the city, as established by the city council. (Ord. 1921-0518 (part), 2018; Ord. 1611-0104 § 6 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 6 (part), 2003)
15.24.040 Inspection fees.
The petitioner shall be responsible for payment of inspection fees for the main extension, as established by the city council. (Ord. 1921-0518 (part), 2018; Ord. 1611-0104 § 6 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 6 (part), 2003)
15.24.050 Acceptance of main extension.
A. The city reserves the right to reject any installation not inspected and approved by the city.
B. Upon satisfactory completion of all required tests and acceptance of the main extension, the city shall cause the extension to be connected to the city system. All costs incurred in such connection(s), including overhead and administrative charges, shall be the responsibility of the petitioner.
C. No main extension shall be put into service, other than for test purposes by duly authorized personnel, until the main extension has been accepted by the city and all fees and charges have been paid. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 6 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 6 (part), 2003)
15.24.060 Extension—Construction drawings.
A. Upon completion of a main extension, the petitioner shall provide the city a reproducible mylar drawing that accurately indicates the main extension and appurtenances “as-built” in plan and profile.
B. No main extension will be accepted until satisfactory “as-built” drawings are provided. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 6 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 6 (part), 2003)
15.24.070 Main extensions deeded to the city.
The permit holder shall provide the city with a deed of conveyance and bill of sale for all main extensions as a condition to the city’s acceptance of the main extensions. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 6 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 6 (part), 2003)
15.24.080 Construction of main extensions.
A. Main extensions must be performed by a contractor properly licensed and bonded in the state of Washington, through a local improvement district procedure, or as otherwise approved by the city.
B. Anyone performing main extensions must be pre-approved by the city.
C. Any main extensions performed by the city shall be at the sole expense of the person requesting construction of the main.
D. All main extensions must be on the city’s frontage of the applicant’s property, other public right-of-way, or other city-approved easement. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 6 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 6 (part), 2003)
15.24.090 Oversizing mains.
The city may require that any water main be oversized if the city determines that oversizing will be in the best interest of the city’s water system, and the larger size is reflected in the city’s water comprehensive plan. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 6 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 6 (part), 2003)
15.24.100 Temporary mains.
No temporary main shall be permitted to be installed as a part of the city’s water system unless such main is approved and authorized by the city. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 6 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 6 (part), 2003)
15.24.110 Latecomer agreement.
Any person wishing to extend the city’s water facilities shall enter into a utility extension agreement with the city. The city reserves the right to refuse proposed extensions on the grounds that they are not feasible, practical, economically prudent, or environmentally appropriate. Any extensions to the water facilities shall be dedicated to the city. Persons who extend the city’s water facilities may request a latecomer agreement consistent with Chapter 17.14. (Ord. 1856-0814 § 2, 2014: Ord. 1611-0104 § 6 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 6 (part), 2003)
15.24.120 City contribution to developer-initiated public projects.
Projects proposed by private developers that provide benefit to the existing water system may be evaluated by the city council at a developer’s request to determine whether it is in the best interest of the public for the city to contribute funds or resources to the project. The council will base their decision on guidelines outlined and established in a written policy. (Ord. 1921-0518 (part), 2018; Ord. 1611-0104 § 6 (part), 2004)
15.24.130 Water line extensions outside city limits.
No person shall extend water lines outside city limits except according to Chapter 17.10 of this code. (Ord. 1690-0107 § 3, 2007)