A. General.
1. All Subdivisions must provide an approved water distribution system connected to the existing water system in conformance with all applicable regulations.
2. In the absence of specific standards, all water supply, distribution, pumping, and storage improvements must be designed in accordance with the most current standards of the American Water Works Association and the most current criteria included in the Texas Administrative Code, Title 30 Chapter 290.
3. The City will make the final determination of the adequacy of the proposed system.
4. Possible phasing of development required.
(i) The City Engineer may require the phasing of development or improvements in order to maintain adequate water capacity in coordination with the PUA or WCID-17 (See
§ 1.4.1: Letters of certification).
(ii) Subdivisions either in the ETJ, or that have recently been annexed and are not served, must meet the same requirements, subject to approval by the City Engineer.
1. Water connection.
(i) Any development occurring within one thousand (1,000) feet of an existing or proposed water line shall extend and connect to the City's facilities (or other public utility as determined by CCN).
(ii) The City Engineer or other provider authorized by the TCEQ to provide water service, as appropriate, may authorize an exemption where a connection is not legally possible or topographically practicable.
2. Water main construction. All water mains shall be constructed within the public right-of-way as authorized by the City Engineer or easements dedicated to or available for use by the PUA or WCID-17.
3. Water lines extended to subdivision boundaries.
(i) All water lines installed within a Subdivision must extend to the borders of the Subdivision as required for future extensions of the distribution system, regardless of whether such extensions are required for service within the Subdivision.
(ii) If due to physical constraints, a new Subdivision will never be constructed beyond a proposed Subdivision, the City Council may approve a Subdivision Waiver (see
Section 2.6: Subdivision Relief Procedures) for this requirement prior to action on a Plat or Subdivision Construction Plans.
4. Fire hydrants (locations and hose-lay).
(i) Fire hydrants shall be placed on block corners, or near the center of the block, to provide coverage for every portion of each lot within a radius of five hundred (500) feet in residential areas. Under no circumstances shall a hose-lay exceeding five hundred (500) feet from the fire hydrant be approved.
(ii) In commercial and industrial areas, Fire hydrants must be located so that the entirety of each lot shall be within a radius of three hundred (300) feet. Under no circumstances shall a hose-lay in excess of three hundred (300) feet be approved.
(iii) In addition to the requirements of subitem (i) and (ii) above, a fire hydrant must be placed at the entrance of all cul-de-sacs.
(iv) Hydrants must provide enough pressure for fire protection, in accordance with the Fire Code.
C. Preliminary utility plan.
1. General. A Preliminary Utility Plan shall include the applicable requirements of this subsection, Water Utility and
§ 2.5.15: Wastewater utility.
2. Illustrate the location and size of water utility and wastewater utility mains.
(i) Concurrent with the submission of a Preliminary Plat or Replat, the Subdivider shall submit a map or plan showing the location and size of Water Utility and Wastewater Utility mains, which will be required to provide adequate service and fire protection to the lots specified in the proposed plat.
(ii) Plans and specifications for fire hydrant systems shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review prior to construction.
3. Coordination with other utility providers.
(i) Preliminary plat. The Subdivider must coordinate with the PUA or WCID-17 to provide a water system analysis pursuant to this subsection and
§ 1.4.1: Letters of certification, indicating adequate water supply and water quality.
(ii) Replat.
(1) The Subdivider must provide a letter from the PUA or WCID-17 stating that facilities exist in the area to provide adequate domestic service and fire protection.
(2) If the City has reason to believe that there may be water supply or pressure concerns the City may require a water system analysis indicating adequate water supply and water quality.
(iii) Final plat. The City will withhold approval of the Final Plat until a letter has been provided from the PUA or WCID-17 stating that they have accepted the plans for construction and the Subdivider has posted Fiscal Security.
