5.04.08 SUBDIVISION DESIGN STANDARDS: WATER FACILITIES

A. General Requirement: Necessary action shall be taken by the applicant to extend or create a safe water supply system for the purpose of providing a water-supply capable of providing domestic water use and fire protection. All improvements whether on or off site shall be constructed and paid by the developer. The impact of the development on the Town’s water system must be determined by the impact analysis process as outlined in Town ordinances. B. Existing Systems: Where a public water main is accessible, the subdivider shall install adequate water facilities (including fire hydrants) subject to the specifications of the State and Town. C. Fire Hydrants: Fire hydrants shall be required for all subdivisions. Fire hydrants shall be located no more than four hundred and fifty (450) feet apart and shall be approved by the Fire Department and a qualified Engineer in accordance with International Fire Code or the more stringent code if a conflict exists between Town and International Fire Codes. In some instances, the Town may determine that due to wild-land fire potential, hydrants will be required to be located no more than three hundred feet (300’) apart. To eliminate future street openings, all underground utilities for fire hydrants, together with the fire hydrants themselves and all other water supply improvements shall be installed before any final paving of a street shown on the subdivision plat. D. Dedication of Water: As a condition of approval of the subdivision, the Land Use Authority shall require each developer to show proof of and provide usable water for the development for outside and culinary use.