A. All water distribution system infrastructure whether built in public streets or in public easements shall be designed by a registered engineer and shall conform to the adopted standard specifications and engineering standards and uniform design criteria by the city.

B. Except in public roadways, public easements, or at the discretion of the utilities director, where water distribution system infrastructure is proposed in private streets, yards, parking lots, drive aisles, etc., water infrastructure shall be private. Except for private sub-meters, water meters shall be owned by the city, consistent with Section 13.04.130, and property owners shall enter into an access agreement with the city for meter reading.

C. Orderly construction and/or replacement of the city’s potable water distribution system shall occur with proposed development or redevelopment of a parcel within the city limits. Potable water distribution system infrastructure shall be designed and constructed consistent with the city’s standard specifications and engineering standards and uniform design criteria and applicable water system planning documents and policies. In lieu of construction/installation of water mains within the service area, a surety approved by the city may be provided at the discretion of the utilities director in conformance with city bonding requirements. (Ord. 1704 § 5, 2021)