(A)
Water
System.
(1)
The
developer of a subdivision shall furnish and install the complete
water system, including the mains, valves, fire hydrants, service
lines and appurtenances from the water main to the property line.
(2)
The
developer shall provide all water taps and locate and raise to grade
all water services. The developer shall also furnish and install the
meter box, the curb stop, the approved connector pipe and the meter
nipple to the location, grade and detail as shown on the Site Engineering
Drawings of the development.
(3)
It
shall be the responsibility of the developer and the developer’s
contractor to protect, adjust and replace any and all service lines
and meter boxes as deemed necessary by the Director of Engineering
prior to the installation of the water meter.
(4)
The
developer and the developer’s contractor shall be responsible
for the protection of the service line and meter box and any expense
for repair until all paving, drainage and utilities are accepted by
the City. If the service line or meter box is damaged after the acceptance
of paving and utilities, it shall become the responsibility and expense
of the building contractor or owner of the structure to be served,
to repair and replace the service line and meter box prior to the
use of any construction water or the placement of the meter.
(B)
Wastewater
System.
The developer shall furnish and install the complete
wastewater system, including the mains, manholes, cleanouts, and wye
branches with laterals from main to property line for all lots, lift
stations and appurtenances.
(C)
Existing
Facilities.
If existing facilities are affected by the
proposed system, the developer shall be responsible for making appropriate
adjustments to existing facilities including, but not limited to,
off-site improvements and easement acquisitions. Existing facility
adjustments shall be subject to Engineering and Water Department review
and approval.
(D)
Construction.
Water and wastewater systems shall be designed and incorporated into required Site Engineering Drawings (refer to Article 6, Division 1 of this Chapter 3). After City approval of Site Engineering Drawings, the developer shall construct the water and wastewater systems in accordance with the approved Site Engineering Drawings and Site Permit.
(Ordinance 6773 adopted 5/19/15)
(A)
Water
Facilities.
The design and construction of water system
improvements shall also comply with the following standards:
(1)
Design
and construction of a water source on the site shall be in accordance
with applicable regulations of the TCEQ.
(2)
Design
and construction of water service from the City shall be in accordance
with the City’s master plan for water provision, with the standards
in the City’s Technical Standards, and with
the TCEQ.
(3)
Design
and construction of a fire protection and suppression system shall
be in accordance with the required standards in the State Board of
Insurance Commissioners, Fire Insurance Division, and in accordance
with the City’s Fire Department and Fire Code.
(B)
Wastewater
Facilities.
All wastewater facilities shall be designed
and constructed in accordance with the City’s master plan for
wastewater provision, with the standards in the Technical
Standards, and with the TCEQ.
(Ordinance 6773 adopted 5/19/15)
(B)
Mains.
The water mains shall not be less than eight inches (8") in
diameter and shall be installed per the Technical Standards and manufactured in accordance with and the latest federal, TCEQ,
and American Water Works Association (AWWA) specifications.
(C)
Fire
Hydrants.
Fire hydrants shall be located in a development
in accordance with the City’s Technical Standards, or as determined by the Fire Department. In instances where access
between the fire hydrant and buildings may be blocked, additional
fire hydrants shall be provided to provide adequate fire protection,
as recommended and approved by the Fire Department.
(D)
Valves.
Sufficient valves shall be installed in accordance with good
engineering practice and in accordance with the Technical
Standards.
(E)
Service
Lines.
Service lines shall be installed from the water
main to the property line in accordance with the Technical
Standards.
(Ordinance 6773 adopted 5/19/15)
(A)
Site
Engineering Drawings & Details.
The location of all
wastewater improvements shall be shown on the Site Engineering Drawings.
(B)
Wastewater
System Layout.
(1)
The
layout shall be designed in such a manner that the sewers may not
be laid on less than the minimum grade specified by the TCEQ, and
in accordance with the Technical Standards.
(2)
Profiles
of sewers showing the grades and depths shall be submitted to the
City as part of Preliminary Plat and Final Plat approval requirements,
and shall be subject to review and approval by the Director of Engineering.
(C)
Manholes.
Manholes shall be located according to the City’s Technical
Standards.
(D)
Branches.
Branch sewer services, one for each lot and not less than four
inches in inside diameter (or per the Technical Standards, as applicable),
shall be installed.
(E)
Lift
Stations.
All lift stations shall be designed and constructed
in conformance with the latest TCEQ regulations. Detailed design data
and plans and specifications of lift stations shall be submitted to
the City as part of Preliminary Plat and Final Plat approval requirements,
and shall be subject to review and approval by the Director of Engineering
and by the Water Department.
(F)
On-Site
Wastewater Facilities.
(1)
Location.
For those areas where the City determines that a connection
to the central sewer system is not available, then the City may approve
an on-site treatment system that complies with local, county, state
and federal regulations.
(2)
Approval
by County.
Plans for an on-site wastewater facility,
as well as actual installation of such, shall be subject to approval
by the applicable county’s health department prior to Preliminary
Plat approval.
(3)
Standards.
On-site wastewater facilities shall be provided in accordance
with the applicable county’s health department standards and
controlling local, state and federal regulations.
(4)
Soil
Considerations.
Wastewater disposal facilities requiring
soil absorption systems may be prohibited where such systems will
not function properly due to high groundwater, flooding, or unsuitable
soil characteristics.
(5)
Water
Service & Lot Size.
Platted subdivisions served by
a public water supply, having lots using individual subsurface methods
for wastewater disposal shall have a surface area of at least one
acre. Platted subdivisions served by an individual water supply well
and an individual wastewater disposal system shall maintain a minimum
of a one hundred and fifty foot radius around the well in which no
subsurface wastewater system may be constructed, and each lot shall
contain not less than one acre.
(6)
Existing
& Future Systems.
Existing on-site sewerage facilities
shall be upgraded by the owner, at the owner’s expense, if the
operation of the facility does not comply with current government
regulations or results in objectionable odors, unsanitary conditions
or groundwater pollution. All new development and construction, either
in the City or its ETJ, shall conform to these requirements.
(Ordinance 6773 adopted 5/19/15; Ordinance 7055, sec. 21, adopted 5/7/19)
(A)
Extension
Construction.
Water and wastewater main extensions to
serve a subdivision to the City, a plat of which has been finally
approved by the Plan Commission, may be accomplished in the following
manner:
(1)
By
Private Contract.
The installation of water and sewer mains may be awarded on a private contract in accordance with the provisions set forth in this Chapter 3. Any such installations, when made, shall become the property of the City free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. The City specifically reserves the option to advertise for bids and install any or all portions of extensions of water and sewer lines over eight inches in size.
(2)
By
City Contract.
Upon approval of the City, the developer
of a subdivision may design and prepare construction plans of water
and wastewater facilities or either of them to serve the subdivision,
including any access or off-site facility that may be required. The
developer of a subdivision shall deposit with the City the total cost
of such extensions required to serve the subdivision, including the
cost of approach or off-site mains fronting property not owned by
the developer if required by the provisions of this Article covering
off-site mains. The City will construct such mains and, upon determination
of final completion cost, will refund any excess amount deposited
or require of such developer additional funds due to defray the entire
cost of the project on-site and of off-site facilities for which the
developer is responsible.
(Ordinance 6773 adopted 5/19/15)
(A)
Property
Subject to Flooding.
If, in the opinion of the Director
of Engineering and the Director of Water Utilities, property to which
water and wastewater main extensions are requested is subject to flooding
or the wastewater discharge, if the main is extended, may be subject
to surcharge due to the infiltration of flood or stormwaters, or if
the land to be served by the extension is subject to flooding due
to its elevation in relation to a proposed sewer line, then no extension
of water or sewer mains shall be made to the land until and unless
the owner or developer of the land agrees to install check or backflow
valves and the owner or developer shall execute and file in the deed
records of the applicable county a written indemnification of the
City holding the City, its employees, agents and officials harmless
from any and all damages, costs or expenses of any kind due to or
arising from the surcharge of the extended lines(s). The indemnification
shall be in a form provided by the City and shall constitute a covenant
running with the land binding upon the owner and the successors and
assigns of the owner.
(Ordinance 6773 adopted 5/19/15)
