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. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.180; Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014)
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. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.190; Ord. 812 § 1 (part), 2012; Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014)
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.
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.
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. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.200; Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014)
All water line connections must be made by a licensed plumber.
(Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.210; Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014)
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. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.220; Ord. 812 § 1 (part), 2012; Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014)
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:
(Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.240; Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014)
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. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.76.250; Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2014)