Persons proposing subdivisions and site plans requiring a main
extension for sewer or water service shall prepare applications described
in this article with the necessary supporting documents. The policy
of the Department is to permit extensions only when paid for and installed
by the applicant. No facilities for collection, treatment, or disposal
of sewerage or for the distribution of water within the "district"
of the Department (which corresponds with the boundaries of the Borough)
shall be constructed unless the Superintendent shall give his consent
and the Department Engineer shall approve plans and specifications
therefor.
A.
Connection fees.
(1)
It is the policy of the Department to charge connection fees
for connection to its water and sewer systems in accordance with the
Rate Schedule. A credit towards the connection fee may be considered
by the Department for user-installed water supply and storage, water
distribution in excess of user's needs and for sewer collection in
excess of user's needs.
(2)
Connection fees at prevailing rates shall be payable within
30 days of approval of Form C by the Department. If payment is not
received within this time period, the connection fee shall be at the
prevailing rate at the time of receipt of the check.
(3)
At the option of the Department, ownership of any main extensions
or other facilities installed under the provisions of this section
shall be transferred to the Department as hereinafter described.
(4)
During construction but before final acceptance, the Department
shall have the right to use any completed portion of the system without
waiving its right to further inspection or testing or to order correction
of any defects.
(5)
These general provisions are subject to any contractual obligations
existing at the time of their adoption.
B.
General requirements. All residential subdivisions, residential structures
and nonresidential developments and structures, including but not
limited to schools, commercial buildings and industrial buildings,
will be required to install a sanitary sewer system and water distribution
system to be connected with the nearest existing sanitary sewer and
existing water main in the Borough.
A.
A sequence of applications for sewer/water extensions are required
for the Department's determination of needs, availability of service,
effect of proposed extension and inspection of installed extension.
Application forms are available from the Department. Chart 1 outlines
the contents of this section and describes the sequence of applications,
forms, supporting data, fees and Department action that results in
acceptable main extensions for sewer and water.[1] No application will be considered unless a professional
engineer registered in the State of New Jersey is in charge of the
planning and design of the proposed sewerage and water distribution
facilities and affixes his seal and signature thereto. Each application
shall be submitted in duplicate with the designated fee to the Department
not less than 15 days prior to the Department meeting at which action
on the application is desired.
[1]
Editor's Note: Chart 1, Summary of Application Forms, is included at the end of this chapter.
B.
Applications shall be signed by the owner or owners or by a proper
official of the company or, if signed by an authorized agent, a certified
copy of authorization of the company shall be attached to the application.
C.
All fees accompanying applications shall be certified check or other
draft, at the option of the Department. Escrow fees are for professional
reviews and inspections. These fees will be paid at each level of
application submission. Outstanding balances will be refunded after
all obligations have been met by the Department at the time of total
project completion, and legal acceptance by resolution or at the time
of rejection. Before proceeding to the next level of application,
it may be necessary to satisfy any outstanding deficit at the preceding
application level.
D.
The applications' approval duration shall be in accordance with NJ
Municipal Land Use Law (N.J.S.A. 40:55D).
A.
Purpose of application. An application describing the proposed project
of development will be submitted to the Department with supporting
data to determine the economic and technical feasibility of extending
sewer/water service. The Department may defer or waive certain parts
of this supporting data at its discretion where the cost of data preparation
is not commensurate with the development, planning and approvals.
B.
Forms and supporting data. Form A: Application for report on feasibility
of public sewer and water, recommendations and conditions. In addition
to preparation and submission of the application, the applicant shall
furnish a general location plan showing streams, streets, blocks,
lots and Tax Map numbers, copy of application submitted to the Planning
Board, if required, location of any existing water distribution and/or
sanitary systems in the area, proposed system outline and route of
construction and estimated volume of flow.
C.
Fee. Refer to application.
D.
Action by Department. The Superintendent and the Water and Sewer
Department's Engineer shall analyze the submitted application and
supporting data and report to the applicant the Department's recommendations.
(1)
Subdivisions and site plans.
(a)
On all subdivisions and site plans, the Department shall issue
Form A, Report on feasibility, to the applicant for his submittal
to the Planning Board for their classification of sketch plat or conceptual
plans for his project.
(b)
If the project is shown to be feasible, the applicant shall
also receive a letter of recommendations and conditions from the Department
along with Form B or Form B-1, Application for preliminary approval
of plans for public sewer and/or water, for the applicant's submittal.
(c)
If the Department determines that the proposed subdivision or
development is too remote for extending sewer and/or water service,
or contains three or less building sites or there are other circumstances
peculiar to this application, the Department may do the following:
A.
Purpose of application. An application and supporting data specifying
the engineering details of the proposed project will be analyzed for
compliance with Department Engineering Standards and Master Plans
including provisions for orderly growth.
B.
Forms and supporting data.
C.
Fee.
(1)
Form B fee. Major Subdivision: PUD, townhouses, condominiums,
apartments:
(a)
The application fee shall be as shown on the application.
(b)
Review fee: $7.50 per domestic consumer unit for the first 100
units; additionally, $5 per domestic consumer unit for the next 100
units (101 to 200), additional $3.50 per domestic consumer unit for
all in excess of 200 units. Separate fees calculated in this manner
shall be paid for sewer and for water. Minimum amount to be placed
in escrow fund necessary to initiate professional review of combined
sewer and water systems will be $1,500.
(c)
In the event that the costs of review shall be more than deposited,
the applicant shall pay the additional cost prior to preliminary approval
by the Department.
(2)
Form B-1 fee: Site plan for commercial and industrial sites.
(a)
The application fee shall be as shown on the application.
(b)
Review fee: A review fee of $500 shall be deposited for the
first 5,000 square feet or any portion thereof and $200 for each additional
5,000 square feet or any portion thereof and $200 for each additional
5,000 square feet or part thereof of commercial or industrial areas.
(c)
In the event that the costs of review shall be more than deposited,
the applicant shall pay the additional cost prior to preliminary approval
by the Department.
(d)
Separate fees calculated in this manner shall be paid for sewer
and for water.
D.
Action by Department.
(1)
The application and supporting data will be reviewed by the
Department to determine compliance with the Department's comprehensive
water and sewer distribution plan, these Rules and Regulations and
supplements thereto, applicable statutes and projected growth patterns.
(2)
A final condition of approval of this application shall be a
mutual agreement between the applicant and the Department regarding
the terms and conditions for providing sewer and water service. Any
agreement at this stage would be conditioned upon the necessary endorsement
from the GCUA and receipt of the approved permit from the NJDEP, if
required. A major element of this agreement shall include the legal
description for all easements to be dedicated to the Department as
well as proof of executed easement agreements for water and sewer
facilities that traverse land not owned by the applicant. Both easement
legal descriptions and easement agreements shall include any restrictions
prohibiting installation of fencing, shrubbery, and other landscaping
on any easements to be turned over to the Glassboro Water and Sewer
Department.
(3)
When the Department has approved the plans, it will adopt a
resolution authorizing submittal of plans to the GCUA and NJDEP for
county and state sewer and/or water permit(s).
(4)
Upon notification by the Department that approval has been given
to the proposed project and necessary sewer and/or water permits have
been received from the GCUA and NJDEP, the applicant may file an application
or a series of applications for construction approval (see § 11-5).
Filing must occur within a period not to exceed two years from date
of approval by Department or from date of receipt of NJDEP permits
that may be required, whichever is the later date. This may be subject
to waiver by Department if such waiver is within the jurisdiction
of the Department.
A.
Purpose of application. Following approval for a period not to exceed
two years, the applicant may apply for construction approval. This
application may be submitted as a sequence of applications as each
segment of the total approved project is scheduled for construction.
This application provides a control on the extent and schedule of
planned sewer and water facilities installation and establishes a
schedule for Department inspection of completed installations.
B.
Forms and supporting data.
(1)
Form C: Application for construction of public sewer and water
system.
(a)
Where the plans of final sections which are being submitted
for authorization to construct are identical to those approved by
the Department and the NJDEP, two sets of sewer and water utility
plans need accompany submittal. The project's professional engineer
shall sign, seal and certify a letter attesting the accuracy of plans
relative to the Form B approved plans.
(b)
Where the plans for final section which are being submitted
for authorization to construct are not identical to those approved
(Form B or B-1) by Department and NJDEP, the applicant shall submit
two sets of revised plans and related data, including but not limited
to a revised engineer report and updated estimate of construction
costs.
(c)
Upon approval by the Department Engineer, the project's professional
engineer shall submit four sets of plans along with a request from
the applicant to establish a performance bond amount to be approved
by the Borough Council. If the plans are revised after that date of
approval, the project's professional engineer shall submit a letter
explaining in detail each revision with basis and justification for
each revision. There will be four copies of this letter, each with
the original signature and seal of the professional engineer. Three
sets of this letter and plans must accompany the Department's application
to GCUA and NJDEP for operating permit.
(2)
Other data.
(a)
In addition, the applicant shall submit all data required by
the current Rules and Regulations of the Gloucester County Utilities
Department and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
The applicant shall obtain permits for all utility crossings of streams,
waterways or encroachments from the NJDEP. Permits to construct sewers,
water mains and/or related structures within the public right-of-way
of state, county or municipal roads or highways and all railroads,
or any other related permits must be secured by and paid by the applicant.
(b)
The applicant must inform and secure any necessary clearance
and/or approval from any public utilities involved. Proof of such
notice and/or approvals shall be filed with the Department.
(3)
Performance bond or surety documents.
(a)
A performance bond or surety documents, satisfactory in form
to the Department, shall be submitted to the Department prior to Department
approval of the application. The Bond or Letter of Credit shall be
in the amount of 120% of the total estimated construction costs, as
verified by the Department (Typ.), for that final section or sections
covered by the application. This bond or letter of credit shall guarantee
complete construction within the time period specified by the Department
and shall further guarantee that said construction shall be in accordance
with the final plans and specifications approved by the Department,
the GCUA and by the NJDEP. The bond or letter of credit shall have
an automatic renewal 30 days prior to expiration of the aforementioned
time table.
(b)
The bond or surety documents shall remain in effect until the
sanitary sewer collection system and related appurtenances and/or
the water distribution system and related appurtenances are installed,
tested and protected by an adequate layer of flexible bituminous paving
or approved equal. At that time, and subject to the recommendation
and approval of the Department Engineer, the bond or surety documents
may then be reduced to 50% of the original amount bonded.
(c)
The bond or surety document may be further reduced to 30% of
the original amount bonded upon the completion, submission and approval
of:
[1]
List of tax lot and blocks cross-indexed with street
addresses.
[2]
Operating permit must be received from the NJDEP.
[3]
Legal descriptions of all easements must be reviewed
and approved. The document(s) must be filed with the county and a
receipt given to the Department.
[4]
Easement agreement documents prepared by developer's
attorney based on approved legal descriptions, reviewed and approved
by the solicitor and Department Engineer.
[5]
All easement agreements must be recorded with the
county and four recorded copies provided.
[6]
If required, all access roads must be constructed
at the easement locations as per the approved plans.
[7]
Where plans of final sections are not identical
to those approved by the Department and the NJDEP, revised plans (four
sets) and a letter, signed and sealed (four copies), from the professional
engineer explaining each revision with the basis and justification
for each revision must be received by the Department.
[8]
As-built plans must be submitted on twenty-four-inch-by-thirty-six-inch
plans, signed by a New Jersey licensed surveyor or engineer and acceptable
to the Department. See § 11-6B(2).
(d)
Upon legal acceptance of the system by the Department, the balance
of the performance bond or surety documents will be released upon
receipt of a two-year maintenance bond equal to 15% of the original
performance bond.
(e)
The developer shall continue to be completely responsible for
this section of the system until it is legally accepted by Department
resolution. A section is typically legally accepted after the completion
of the final road surfacing when the sewer and water systems receive
final inspection and approval from the Department Engineer.
C.
Fee.
(1)
Filing fee. The filing fee shall be as shown on the application.
(2)
Review fee. Inspection and review fee of 5% of the total water
and sewer bonding cost as verified by the Department Engineer and
approved by the Department shall be filed with the Department in escrow
funds to cover all costs related to review, inspection and professional
services required throughout construction period and continuing until
legal acceptance by the Department by the adoption of resolution (minimum
amount is $1,500). All necessary and required fees except connection
fees must be paid prior to the Department reviewing and/or approving
the Application for Construction Approval. (See § 11-1A,
Connection fees.)
(3)
Connection fees and charges as required by the Department from
the applicant and/or developer shall be paid upon the application
for sewer and/or water permits. (See Rate Schedule.)
D.
Action by Department. Upon approval of the application, the Department
shall grant approval of construction for the project to the extent
requested.
A.
Purpose of application.
(1)
Upon satisfactory completion of construction, inspection and
testing, the applicant shall request the Department to accept the
installed system.
(2)
Ownership, maintenance and operation of the system shall be
the responsibility of the Department only after specific written acceptance
by the Department of the system, whether it be in whole or in part
as issued by the Department. Until this written acceptance is issued
by the Department, the ownership, maintenance and operation shall
remain the responsibility of the applicant.
B.
Forms and supporting data.
(1)
Form D: Title transfer, public sewer and water systems. When
the Department Engineer has determined that the project is completed
and ready for legal acceptance by the Department, he will submit a
letter of certification that it has been built in accordance with
the plans and specifications as approved by the Department. The applicant
will then be notified to submit the following data:
(a)
All necessary documents approved by the Department that will
permit the dedication of all necessary property and easements that
are an inherent and necessary part of the completed project.
(b)
Proof of payment of all fees and charges required by the Rules
and Regulations up to and including this application.
(c)
Proof of release of liens from all contractors, subcontractors
and material suppliers.
(d)
Proof that all construction "as-builts" have been submitted
by the contractor and accepted by the Department Engineer.
(e)
Submit a maintenance bond in the amount of 15% of the performance
bond costs for a two-year time period.
(f)
If any potable water and/or sanitary sewer facilities are to
be located within a roadway or right-of-way which is to be dedicated
to the Borough, then all such improvements designated and approved
by the Planning Board and/or Borough Council to be installed in any
roadway or right-of-way shall be completed, installed, approved and
accepted by the Municipal Engineer prior to any dedication of the
potable water and/or sanitary sewer system facilities to the Borough.
The Municipal Engineer shall submit a letter to the Borough and Water
and Sewer Department to verify that the right-of-way improvements
have been installed and completed in accordance with the approved
plans and specifications.
[Added 4-12-2016 by Ord.
No. 16-17]
(2)
As-built plans.
(a)
As-built plans will be submitted as sealed drawings to Engineer's
office and shall show all pertinent information such as, but not limited
to the following: manhole-to-manhole distances, inverts and rim elevations
based on USGS datum, location of USGS datum on site, lot and block
numbers, sizes and type of pipe material, location of all wyes, tees,
valves, bends, sewer laterals, water services, fire hydrants and blowoffs
relative to downstream manholes or valves and right-of-way lines and
all certifications as detailed herein.
(b)
Preliminary as-builts will be required prior to the testing
of the facilities for operation. The plans shall be sealed drawings
and show manhole, sewer main and water main locations in relation
to the curbline, manhole-to-manhole distances, inverts, pipe slopes,
fire hydrant and blowoff locations, and valve locations. Final as-built
plans may add the additional information to the preliminary as-built
plans for the final document.
(3)
Action by the Department. Upon receipt of all required data
from the applicant, the Department will:
(a)
Instruct the Department Engineer to prepare the final twenty-four-inch-by-thirty-six-inch
as-built plan for the Department record. This will be charged against
the developer's escrow account.
(b)
Adopt a resolution legally accepting the facilities.
(c)
Release the performance bond and accept the maintenance bond.
(d)
Maintain and operate the system thereafter.
A.
Purpose of application. To determine the technical and economic feasibility
of extending water and/or sewer to the water and sewer system and
to verify that the systems will be constructed in compliance with
the Glassboro Water and Sewer Department's Rules and Regulations.
B.
Forms and supporting data.
(1)
Form E: Application for construction of public water and/or
sewer system for an individual dwelling unit into an existing Glassboro
water and sewer system. Application shall be accompanied by two sets
of plans by a registered plumber showing the proposed line from the
dwelling to the Glassboro Water and Sewer Department main. Plans must
include elevation. (Fees: see application.)
C.
Action by Department.
(1)
The application and supporting data will be reviewed by the
Department. If it is determined that is feasible to extend service
and that the plans are in compliance with Glassboro Water and Sewer
Department's Rules and Regulations, the applicant will be notified
of the Department approval and the connection fee. Upon receipt of
the fee, the sewer and water permits will be issued to the applicant
and the Building Inspector.
(2)
If it is not feasible to extend service to the dwelling, the
Department shall issue a letter stating the above to the applicant,
the Board of Health and the Building Inspector.
A.
Purpose of application. This application is intended for use where
measurement of water either from a fire hydrant or any nonpermanent
type of metering application exists or will exist during construction
of a dwelling/building.
B.
Form and supporting data.
(1)
Form F: Application for temporary metered service. Application
shall be accompanied by two copies of the Tax Map or Engineering Plan
depicting the property and temporary meter locations.
C.
Action by Department.
(1)
The application and supporting data will be reviewed by the
Department. If it is determined that is feasible for the installation
of a temporary meter and that plans are in compliance with Glassboro
Water and Sewer Department's Rules and Regulations, the applicant
will be notified of the Department's approval and fee. Upon receipt
of the fee, permits will be issued to the applicant and the Building
Inspector.
(2)
If it is not feasible to extend service to the dwelling, the
Department shall issue a letter stating the above to the applicant
and the Building Inspector.
[Added 5-23-2006 by Ord. No. 06-28]
The attached estimated construction costs[1] are adopted as:
A.
Estimated construction costs for sanitary sewer collection systems,
revised as of April 2006.
B.
Estimated construction costs for potable water distribution systems,
revised as of April 2006.
[1]
Editor's Note: The estimated construction costs are included
at the end of this chapter.
