Louisville City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 1163
Utility Requirements
1163.01 INSTALLATION OF UTILITIES.
All the following utility improvements shall be installed prior to street construction and shall meet the following standards:
(a) Water. All subdivisions shall have City water for domestic use and fire protection. Adequate size water mains, pumping stations and appurtenances properly connected to the public water supply system shall be provided in accordance with the specifications established by the City Engineer and adopted by Council. One-inch copper water service shall be installed to the property line of each residential lot platted along with a curb stop and shut-off box..
(b) Storm Sewers. Proper and adequate disposal of storm water shall be provided. The type, extent, location and capacity of drainage facilities shall meet the design standards adopted by Council. All surface drainage facilities shall connect to an adequate drainage course. Land that is subject to flooding from time to time shall be provided with such improvements as may be required to remove flooding hazards from proposed subdivision lots.
(c) Sanitary Sewers. Sanitary sewers, pumping stations and appurtenances shall be installed in all subdivisions according to municipal standards and requirements. At least one lateral shall be installed to the property line of each lot platted. These laterals shall be sealed in accordance with the requirements of the City Engineer until used.
Utilities to be located in street right of way shall be placed in the ground before any pavement is constructed in the proposed street, unless otherwise provided for by joint agreement of the City Engineer and the utility company.
1163.02 OVERSIZED IMPROVEMENTS MAY BE REQUIRED.
(a) Where the City Engineer determines that improvements in excess of the size needed to serve the proposed subdivision are necessary to facilitate the orderly development of nearby land which is an integral part of the neighborhood service or drainage area, the subdivider shall install all improvements required to serve his subdivision plus the additional oversize and off-site improvements required.
(b) The City shall, at its option, reimburse the subdivider for the difference in cost between the minimum standards and the oversize improvements occurring within the boundaries of the subdivision. Such improvements shall be available for connection by individual property owners and/or subdividers of adjoining land.
1163.03 FIRE PROTECTION.
All necessary fire hydrants, valves and fittings shall be installed under the direction of the proper City officials.
1163.04 SEPTIC SYSTEMS AND WELLS.
All buildings intended for human occupancy shall be connected to the City sanitary sewerage system and to the City water system.
1163.05 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS.
All Storm water and drainage improvements designed and constructed shall conform with Chapter 1185 of the Codified Ordinances of Louisville, Ohio.
1163.06 CONSTRUCTION PLANS.
The final construction plans for drainage within the subdivision shall conform to the provisions of these Regulations and to any special conditions, as required by the Planning Commission in approving the preliminary map, and the City Engineer. All construction plans shall be stamped with the seal of a professional engineer registered in the State as required by the Ohio Revised Code. Such construction plans for drainage shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to the construction of any drainage facilities within the subdivision.
1163.07 ELECTRIC, CABLE AND TELEPHONE LINES.
Electric and telephone lines shall be buried or provided in easements at the rear lot lines. When electric or telephone service is located in rear lot easements, additional easements shall be provided along side lot lines at intervals of 250 feet or less at such other intervals as may be established by a street lighting plan approved by the Planning Commission. Easements shall be at least sixteen feet wide except that easements used solely for access to utilities above ground or easements for overhead utilities may be ten feet wide. Light standards shall be located in the curb strip between the sidewalk and street.