Chapter 13.20
SEWER AND WATER HOOKUPS WITHIN THE URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY

Sections:

13.20.010    Authorized.

13.20.020    Conditions.

13.20.030    Hearing.

13.20.040    Priority.

13.20.010 Authorized.

Sewer and/or water hookups outside the city limits and within the urban growth boundary may be authorized:

A. Where there will be no adverse effect on development within the city limits; and

B. Where any one of the following conditions is met:

1. The authorization of the sewer and/or water hookup would be beneficial to the city of Rogue River and its residents;

2. A public health hazard exists;

3. The hookup would enhance the economic wellbeing of the city of Rogue River. [Ord. 392 § 1, 1983].

13.20.020 Conditions.

Sewer and/or water hookups outside the city limits and within the urban growth boundary shall be subject to the following conditions:

A. All costs incurred will be at the expense of the property owner, including sewer lines and/or lift stations.

B. All construction of lines and lift stations will be subject to city approval.

C. Any land improvements will be in conformance with city zoning standards and building codes.

D. The property owner agrees to annex to the city of Rogue River at the city’s request. Such agreement shall be binding on the property and be so recorded as an encumbrance. [Ord. 392 § 2, 1983].

13.20.030 Hearing.

All such requests for sewer and/or water service will be subject to public hearing. [Ord. 392 § 3, 1983].

13.20.040 Priority.

Sewer and/or water hookups outside the city limits and within the urban growth boundary will be considered according to the following list of priorities, letter (A) being the highest priority:

A. Occupied dwelling contiguous to the city with an existing health hazard.

B. Occupied dwelling contiguous to the city boundary.

C. Occupied dwelling near or adjacent to the city limits with an existing health hazard.

D. Developed property near or adjacent to the city limits.

E. Developed property within the urban growth boundary with an existing health hazard.

F. Developed property within the urban growth boundary.

G. Undeveloped property within the urban growth boundary. [Ord. 392 § 4, 1983].