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Ogdensburg City Zoning Code

§ 30-516

WATER SUPPLY.

A. 
Regarding all nonresidential developments and all planned developments, and regarding subdivisions where public water is accessible, water mains shall be constructed and connected to the existing public water supply systems by the applicant, at the applicant's sole expense, and in such a manner as to make adequate water service available to each lot or building within the development. The entire system shall be designed in accordance with the requirements and standards of the local and/or State agency having approval authority and shall be subject to their approval. The system also shall be designed with adequate capacity and sustained pressure and in a looped system with no dead-end lines, whenever possible.
For purposes of the chapter, section regarding subdivisions, 'accessible' shall mean that the property to be developed is no further from an existing water main than the number of feet calculated by multiplying the number of lots in the proposed subdivision by 200 or, in the case of subdivision in which more than 15 lots are proposed, 'accessible' shall mean that the property to be developed is within one mile of an existing water main.
B. 
Where no public water is 'accessible' to a subdivision as defined hereinabove, water shall be furnished on an individual lot basis. If wells are installed on each lot and the lot also contains its own sewage disposal facilities, the wells shall be of the drilled type with a minimum 50 feet of casing where possible or, where such minimum footage of casing is not possible, the well shall be drilled at least 20 feet into unweathered rock. Well installation, sealing and testing shall be in accordance with the New Jersey Standards for Construction of Water Supply Systems in Realty Improvements (Chapter 199 of the Public Laws of 1954), as amended, and in accordance with the guidelines and resolution adopted by the County Board of Health. Prior to being placed in consumer use and prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any building served by the well, the developer shall certify to the County Board of Health that he/she has complied with all applicable State, County and local regulations.
C. 
Where no public water is 'accessible' to a subdivision as defined hereinabove, in addition to complying with Section 30-516B, the applicant shall deposit funds in escrow with the Borough of Ogdensburg in an amount equal to the cost of connecting the subdivision to an existing public water supply system calculated on the basis of 200 feet per unit. The escrow amount shall be calculated by determining the costs of providing such water main extension as charged by the public water utility for such service, including but not limited to, materials, installation, taxes, appurtenances and surcharges, if any.
D. 
In lieu of depositing the aforesaid escrow funds, the applicant may, at his/her option, elect to install water main extensions in the subdivision, even though public water may not be 'accessible' as defined hereinabove.