In any case in which a developer installs or causes the installation of water, sewer, electrical power, natural gas, telephone, cable television, or other types of utility facilities and intends that such facilities shall be owned, operated, or maintained by a public utility or any entity other than the developer, the developer shall transfer to such utility or entity the necessary ownership or easement rights to enable the utility or entity to operate and maintain such facilities.

A.

Whenever it is legally possible and practicable in terms of topography to connect a lot with a city utility line by running a connecting line not more than three hundred feet from the lot to such line, then no use requiring utility service may be made of such lot unless connection is made to such line.

B.

Connection to such line is not legally possible if, in order to make connection with such line by a connecting line that does not exceed three hundred feet in length, it is necessary to run the connecting line over property not owned by the owner of the property to be served by the connection, and, after diligent effort, the easement necessary to run the connecting line cannot reasonably be obtained.

C.

For purposes of this chapter, a lot is "served" by a city-owned utility line if connection is required by this section.

Prior to performing any work within a public right-of-way, the person performing the work shall obtain a right-of-way permit from the Public Works Director, who may condition the permit as necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare.

All public facility and utility installations shall use available technology and resources to avoid damage to the function and features of impacted properties.

(Ord. 670 § 8 (A), 2005)

Every principal use and every lot within a subdivision shall be served by the City's sewage disposal system that is determined adequate to accommodate the reasonable needs of such use or subdivision lot and that complies with all applicable health regulations. Such uses or subdivision lots shall be connected to a sewage disposal system before the completion of the construction of such building or structure or, under special circumstances and with the Public Works Director's authorization, before any occupancy or use thereof.

(Ord. No. 25-1006, § 1(Att. A), 1-22-2025)

A.

Where a public sanitary sewer is not available for use, the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system or replacement, any of which must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

B.

Pursuant to RCW 70.64 and WAC 248.96, the City recognizes the King County Health Department as the legitimate agency to supervise and direct the on-site sewer system permit process. All permitting and inspection of private sewage disposal systems shall be done by the King County Health Department, provided, that the proposed on-site sewage system shall also conform to any applicable City code requirements. All related Health Department fees shall be paid by the property owner. A copy of the King County Health Department septic permit shall be furnished to the City by the property owner prior to any construction work.

C.

All properties required to have a sewage disposal system, including but not limited to properties served by septic systems as of the effective date of the ordinance codified in Chapter 13.45 CMC (Ord 743 - effective April 15, 2008), shall connect to the sewer system in accordance with Chapter 13.45 CMC.

(Ord. No. 25-1006, § 1(Att. A), 1-22-2025)

A.

For the purpose of assuring safe and quality installation of septic systems, no person, other than the owner of the property involved, may construct, install, repair, reconstruct, excavate, or connect a septic system, unless he is a licensed contractor holding a valid, un-suspended current certificate of registration issued by the Department of Licenses of the State of Washington, and a valid business license issued by the City of Carnation.

B.

All such owners and contractors shall adhere at all times to the then current requirements of the City relating to septic systems, including reasonable requirements of the Public Works Director relating to construction, installation, reconstruction and repair of septic systems.

A.

Not more than one primary structure may be connected to the septic system by a single connection unless an exception is granted by the Public Works Director prior to the construction of such connection.

B.

If more than one primary structure is connected to the septic system by a single connection, a mutually beneficial easement shall be granted to the respective properties over the shared portions of the connection, thus assuring that all properties involved shall have perpetual use of the septic system. Provisions shall also be made for maintenance and access for repair proposes. Said easement(s) shall be recorded with the County Recorder, and a copy thereof furnished to the City.

All excavations for septic installations shall be adequately guarded with barricades and lights so as to protect the public from hazard. Streets, sidewalks, parkways and other public property disturbed in the course of the work shall be restored in a manner satisfactory to the City.

Every principal use and every lot within a subdivision shall be served by a water supply system that is adequate to accommodate the reasonable needs of such use or subdivision lot and that complies with all applicable health regulations. Water service shall be governed by CMC Chapter 13.04.

A.

Subject to Subsection (b), all public streets, sidewalks, and other common areas or facilities in subdivisions created after the effective date of this chapter shall be sufficiently illuminated to ensure the security of property and the safety of persons using such streets, sidewalks, and other common areas or facilities.

B.

All roads, driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, and other common areas and facilities in unsubdivided developments shall be sufficiently illuminated to ensure the security of property and the safety of persons using such roads, driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, and other common areas and facilities.

C.

All entrances and exits in substantial buildings used for nonresidential purposes and in two-family or multi-family residential developments containing more than four dwelling units shall be adequately lighted to ensure the safety of persons and the security of the buildings.

D.

All outdoor lights shall be low sodium or similar lamp type and be down-shielded to prevent light pollution.

Lighting within any lot that unnecessarily illuminates any other lot or public right-of-way and substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of such other lot or public right-of-way is prohibited. Lighting unnecessarily illuminates another lot if it clearly exceeds the standard set forth in Section 15.60.300 or if the standard set forth in Section 15.60.300 could reasonably be achieved in a manner that would not substantially interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring properties.

Every principal use and every lot within a subdivision shall have available to it a source of electric power adequate to accommodate the reasonable needs of such use and every lot within such subdivision. Compliance with this requirement shall be determined as follows:

1.

If the use is not a subdivision and is located on a lot that is served by an existing power line and the use can be served by a simple connection to such power line (as opposed to a more complex distribution system, such as would be required in an apartment complex or shopping center), then no further certification is needed.

2.

If the use is a subdivision or is not located on a lot served by an existing power line or a substantial internal distribution system will be necessary, then the electric utility service provider must review the proposed plans and certify to the city that it can provide service that is adequate to meet the needs of the proposed use and every lot within the proposed subdivision.

(Reserved for Future Use).

Every principal use and every building lot within a subdivision must have available to it a telephone service cable adequate to accommodate the reasonable needs of such use and every lot within such subdivision. Compliance with this requirement shall be determined as follows:

1.

If the use is not a subdivision and is located on a lot that is served by an existing telephone line and the use can be served by a simple connection to such power line (as opposed to a more complex distribution system, such as would be required in an apartment complex or shopping center), then no further certification is necessary.

2.

If the use is a subdivision or is not located on a lot served by an existing telephone line or a substantial internal distribution system will be necessary, then the telephone utility company must review the proposed plans and certify to the city that it can provide service that is adequate to meet the needs of the proposed use and every lot within the proposed subdivision.

A.

Except as noted in subsections (c-e), all existing, extended, and new electric power lines (not to include transformers or enclosures containing electrical equipment including, but not limited to, switches, meters, or capacitors which may be pad mounted), telephone, gas distribution, cable television, and other communication lines in or adjacent to any land use or building permit approved after the effective date of this chapter shall be placed underground in accordance with the specifications and policies of the respective utility service providers and located in accordance with the city's "Design and Construction Standards and Specification," or as otherwise specified by the city engineer. Even in the event the distribution line originates from a point opposite any public roadway from the new construction the service lines shall be placed beneath said roadway by means of boring or surface excavation across said roadway.

B.

Whenever an unsubdivided development is hereafter constructed on a lot that is undeveloped on the effective date of this chapter, then all electric, power, telephone, gas distribution, and cable television lines installed to serve the development that are located on the development site outside of a previously existing public street right-of-way shall be placed underground in accordance with the specifications and policies of the respective utility companies.

C.

Building permits for additions, alterations, or repairs within any twelve-month period and equal to less than fifty percent of the total value of the existing building or structure shall not be subject to the requirements of this section.

D.

If the public works director determines that an underground system cannot reasonably be installed according to accepted engineering practices, the requirements of this section may be waived upon receipt of a written request from the appropriate utility service provider. Such a waiver shall be noted in the permit or shall be construed as not being granted. If undergrounding is determined not to be feasible, the applicant must either sign a concomitant agreement or a no protest agreement of the formation of an L.I.D. for future undergrounding. Determination of which form of promissory shall be used shall be at the discretion of the public works director.

E.

Nothing in this section nor any other section in relation to underground utilities shall apply to power lines carrying a voltage of fifteen kV or more, nor shall it be constructed to prohibit the placement of said mounted transformers, terminal pedestal, or other electrical and communications devices above ground, as determined by the appropriate utility service provider involved.

A.

Whenever it can reasonably be anticipated that utility facilities constructed in one development will be extended to serve other adjacent or nearby developments, such utility facilities (e.g., water or sewer lines) shall be located and constructed so that extensions can be made conveniently and without undue burden or expense or unnecessary duplication of service. In all cases, utility lines shall extend to the common property line(s) of the subject property and the property(ies) anticipated to undergo future development.

B.

All utility facilities shall be constructed in such a manner as to minimize interference with pedestrian or vehicular traffic and to facilitate maintenance without undue damage to improvements or facilities located within the development.

Whenever a developer installs or causes to be installed any utility line within the city, or connects to existing facilities within the city, the developer shall, as soon as practicable after installation is complete, and before acceptance of any utility line, furnish the city with a printed and an AutoCAD computer disk (or other format acceptable to the city engineer) copy of a drawing that shows the exact location of such utility lines. Such drawings must be verified as accurate by the utility service provider. Compliance with this requirement shall be a condition of the continued validity of the permit authorizing such development.

(Ord. 670 § 8 (B), 2005)

A.

Every development that, under the city's solid waste collection policies, is or will be required to provide one or more dumpsters for solid waste collection shall provide sites for such dumpsters that are:

1.

Located so as to facilitate collection and minimize any negative impact on persons occupying the development site, neighboring properties, or public rights-of-way, and

2.

Constructed according to specifications established by the public works director to allow for collection without damage to the development site or the collection vehicle.

B.

All such dumpsters shall be screened if and to the extent that, in the absence of screening, they would be clearly visible to:

1.

Persons located within any dwelling unit on residential property other than that where the dumpster is located; or,

2.

Occupants, customers, or other invitees located within any building on nonresidential property other than that where the dumpster is located, unless such other property is used primarily for purposes permitted exclusively in a light industrial or manufacturing zoning district; or,

3.

Persons traveling on any public street, sidewalk, or other public way.

C.

When dumpster screening is required under this section, such screening shall be constructed, installed, and located to prevent or remedy the conditions requiring the screening.

D.

Storage space and collection points for recyclable goods shall be provided as required in this Title and the Carnation Design Standards and Guidelines where applicable.

(Ord. No. 25-1006, § 1(Att. A), 1-22-2025)