Chapter 13.06
REQUIRED DEVELOPER UTILITY EXTENSION
Sections:
13.06.020 Utility extension required.
13.06.030 Property gaining access to utilities by development project extension of utility mains.
13.06.050 Connections for all properties to utilities.
13.06.060 Utility developer extension agreement.
13.06.010 Purpose.
A. The purpose of this chapter is to establish requirements of a property owner (“developer”) to extend and provide utilities to property within the city upon development.
B. Furthermore, the purpose of this chapter is to provide adequate service connections for future development adjacent to developed property. (Ord 1328-20 § 4 (Exh. A))
13.06.020 Utility extension required.
A. Upon development of a property, the developer shall be required to provide utilities, including water, sewer and stormwater, to, within and extending to the limits of the property boundary in order to connect with existing systems during each phase of development.
B. Utilities shall be designed and constructed to comply with all city-adopted design standards for water, sewer and stormwater utilities as either adopted by this code or adopted by reference.
1. Water and sewer utilities shall comply with the water and sewer engineering standards adopted by reference through Chapter 13.10 SMC and all future updates to these standards.
2. Stormwater utilities shall comply with the permitting requirements and performance standards established in SMC 17.14.040.
C. All utility design plans submitted for review by the city shall be technically and financially feasible to accommodate the required utility connections to the city’s utility system. (Ord 1328-20 § 4 (Exh. A))
13.06.030 Property gaining access to utilities by development project extension of utility mains.
A. When a developer extends public utility lines (water/sewer), making properties accessible to city domestic water or sewer services, responsibilities for individual line installation and connection fees shall be as follows:
1. The developer shall provide water, sewer and stormwater utilities to the property line of every lot within the development.
2. The developer shall provide water, sewer and stormwater to the property lines of all existing residences and businesses adjacent to the extension.
3. Within the development itself, if the development includes residences or businesses, the developer shall make connection to the water, sewer and stormwater systems. If the development is for residential lots, each lot purchaser shall provide connection to city water and sewer, as located at the property line by the developer, when construction of any residences or businesses takes place.
5. Actual connection to domestic water service at the property line and installation of the water meter shall be made by the city.
6. The city shall inspect all utility connections before they are covered.
7. Fees for connection in the above situations shall be set forth in the annual city fee schedule.
8. Fees associated with the city of Sultan stormwater utility are to be calculated according to the provisions established in Chapter 14.04 SMC. (Ord 1328-20 § 4 (Exh. A))
13.06.040 Property connecting to water, sewer and stormwater system where utilities are available without developer extension.
The property owner shall provide service lines for water, sewer and stormwater between the residence/business and the property line.
A. Sewer Lines. The property owner shall provide a sewer line from the city sewer main to the property as well as the private lines on the property. The city will inspect all sewer connections before the work is covered. Connection fees for city sewer service are set forth in the current city fee schedule resolution.
B. Water Connections. The city shall provide water connection lines from the domestic water mains to the property line, and the city will make actual connection to the city water system. The property owner shall provide private water lines from the residence or business to the property line at the location of the meter. Connection fees for domestic water, including the cost of the meter for each service, are set forth in the current city fee schedule resolution.
C. Stormwater Connections. The property owner shall provide a stormwater line from the city stormwater system to the property as well as the private lines on the property. The city will inspect all stormwater connections before the work is covered. Stormwater utility fees are set forth in the current city fee schedule resolution. Requirements and sizing for stormwater utility elements shall conform to SMC 17.14.040. (Ord 1328-20 § 4 (Exh. A))
13.06.050 Connections for all properties to utilities.
A. The city, as licensed domestic water distributor, shall make all actual connections at the property line to the domestic water system.
B. The city shall inspect all sewer connections before they are covered.
C. Water meters shall be the property of the city.
D. Water and sewer lines in the utility system within the public right of way and to the property lines are the property of the city.
E. Private water and sewer service lines, between the property line and the buildings being served, are the property of the property owner. (Ord 1328-20 § 4 (Exh. A))
13.06.060 Utility developer extension agreement.
A. The city hereby authorizes owners of real property within the city to enter into agreements with the city for the extension of water, sewer and stormwater utilities to such real property and authorizes owners of real property within the city or without the city limits to enter into agreements with the city for the extension of water, sewer and stormwater facilities to such real property.
B. The owner of the property for which the improvements are being made shall enter into a utility developer extension agreement with the city, executed on behalf of the city by the city engineer upon a form provided by the city attorney, post a performance bond, provide insurance as required under the utility developer extension agreement, and pay an administrative fee as established by the taxes, rates and fees schedule adopted by ordinance, all other applicable administrative, inspection, and permit fees, and all actual costs to the city associated with the project in excess of the administrative fee, including but not limited to legal, engineering, consultant and planning fees, as set forth in the agreement.
C. Applicants for utility developer extension agreements shall be in compliance with all city ordinances, rules and regulations to be eligible for processing of their application. The agreement may authorize the city to provide design and construction administration services for the required public improvements with the owner/developer paying the costs and staff time. (Ord 1328-20 § 4 (Exh. A))
13.06.070 Waivers.
A. The city public works director shall have the authority to waive the requirement for a full utility developer extension agreement for small public street and/or small public utility extension depending upon such factors as project size, risk, and such other objective factors as the public works director finds pertinent; however, such projects shall require a grading permit pursuant to Chapter 17.13.
B. Examples of “small public street and/or small public utility extensions” for purposes of this section include, but are not limited to:
1. Constructing or replacing 100 feet or less of sidewalk and/or curb and gutter associated with a single-family residence;
2. Constructing or replacing less than 100 feet of public water, sewer, or stormwater facilities; or
3. Replacing a driveway apron. (Ord 1328-20 § 4 (Exh. A))