§ 25-31. Water main extension within the city limits.

(a)

If a main is located within one hundred (100) feet of the center of any property line of a tract of land and the tract's owner desires to obtain water service from the main, the owner may be allowed to obtain service if:

(1)

The intended use of the tract is in compliance with the requirements of the city building, subdivision and zoning ordinances as determined by the city; and,

(2)

The water main is of sufficient size, as determined by the code administrator, to provide an adequate supply of water and adequate fire protection for the land uses allowed under the City Code. If approved by the code administrator, a customer service pipe shall be extended from the tract to the street service pipe. The street service pipe shall be installed using the shortest distance between the main and the edge of the right-of-way or easement containing the main. A meter shall be installed, in accordance with the provisions of section 25-43, immediately after the stop box at the end of the street service pipe. The tract owner shall pay for the cost of any fire hydrants and appurtenances as required by the code administrator.

(b)

If there is not a main within one hundred (100) feet of the center of any property line of a tract of land and the tract's owner desires to obtain water service from the main for the tract, then the nearest main of sufficient size shall be extended along a highway, street, alley or utility easement, as determined by the code administrator, to the center of the property line. The tract owner shall pay for the cost of the extension of the main, any fire hydrants and appurtenances as required by the code administrator and shall obtain any easements or rights-of-way needed to extend the main. The new main and appurtenances thereto shall be dedicated to the city after inspection and approval of the installation by the city engineer.

(c)

If a tract is landlocked, then the nearest main shall be extended to a point two hundred fifty (250) feet from the nearest property line of the tract to the main as extended. The main shall be extended along a highway, street, alley or easement, as determined by the code administrator. If the nearest main is under two hundred fifty (250) feet from the nearest property line of the tract to the main, then the main shall not be extended. In either instance, if approved by the code administrator, a customer service pipe shall be extended from the tract to the street service pipe. The street service pipe shall be installed using the shortest distance between the main and the edge of the right-of-way or easement containing the main. A meter shall be installed, in accordance with the provisions of section 25-43, immediately after the stop box at the end of the street service pipe. The tract owner shall pay for the cost of the extension of the main, any fire hydrants and appurtenances as required by the code administrator and shall obtain and pay for any easements or rights-of-way needed to extend the main.

(d)

Any person subdividing a tract of land shall provide a complete water supply system within the tract to be subdivided. The proper size, location and number of mains, hydrants and appurtenances for a subdivision shall be determined by the city engineer after consulting with the code administrator and fire chief. All mains shall be located within public rights-of-way, or, within easements dedicated to and accepted by the city. All easements for water mains shall be no less than twenty (20) feet in width. The person subdividing the tract shall:

(1)

Have plans and specifications for the system prepared by an engineer licensed by the State of Missouri.

(2)

Submit the plans and specifications for the system to the city engineer and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for approval prior to the start of construction.

(3)

Upon completion of construction, obtain the approval of the installation by the Department of Natural Resources.

(4)

After approval by the Department of Natural Resources dedicate the system and all appurtenances and easements to the city. The city council shall accept the dedication prior to placing the system in service.

(e)

In the event the city desires to increase the size of a main being installed by a tract owner or a person subdividing a tract to a size greater than that required for use by the tract owner or the person subdividing a tract, then the city shall pay the difference between the cost of the main required for the tract or subdivision and the cost of the larger main desired by the city.

(Ord. No. 10911, § 2, 4-2-90)