St Robert City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 418
Utilities
Section 418.001 Utility Ownership and Easement Rights.
[Ord. No. 2118 §§1 — 3, 8-18-2008]
In any case in which a developer installs or causes the installation of water distribution systems and sanitary sewer collection systems and appurtenances, such facilities shall be owned, operated or maintained by the City of St. Robert 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.
Section 418.003 Lots Served by Governmentally-Owned Water or Sewer Lines.
[Ord. No. 2118 §§1 — 3, 8-18-2008]
A.
All developed lots within the City of St. Robert shall be connected to City services, unless specifically exempted by other Sections of this regulation or by inter-governmental agreements with other utility providers.
B.
In an effort to assist development, the City shall provide water and sanitary sewer service to the property line of the common parcel of master plan of development at no expense to the developer. The developer shall be responsible for the extension of all additional water and sewer mains to any existing or future lots, parcels or tracts that have or will be subdivided from the common parcel in the master plan.
C.
For purposes of this Chapter, a lot is "served" by a City-owned water or sewer line if connection is required by this Section. The width of permanent utility easement shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet. No building or substantial structure may be located any closer than ten (10) feet from the nearest edge of the easement line.
Section 418.005 Sewage Disposal Facilities Required.
[Ord. No. 2118 §§1 — 3, 8-18-2008]
Every principal use and every lot within a subdivision shall be served by a sewage disposal system that is designed in accordance with the City's infrastructure development regulations and adequate to accommodate the reasonable needs of such use or subdivision lot and that complies with all applicable health regulations.
Section 418.009 Water Supply System Required.
[Ord. No. 2118 §§1 — 3, 8-18-2008]
Every principal use and every lot within a subdivision shall be served by a water supply system that is designed in accordance with the City's infrastructure development regulations and adequate to accommodate the reasonable needs of such use or subdivision lot and that complies with all applicable health regulations.
Section 418.013 Lighting Requirements.
[Ord. No. 2118 §§1 — 3, 8-18-2008]
A.
Subject to Subsection (B), all public streets, sidewalks and other common areas or facilities in subdivisions created after the effective date of this regulation 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.
The regulatory criteria outlined in the Infrastructure Development Regulations shall govern the construction of all street lights within the City of St. Robert.
C.
All entrances and exits in substantial buildings used for non-residential purposes and in two-family or multi-family residential developments containing more than four (4) dwelling units shall be adequately lighted to ensure the safety of persons and the security of the buildings.
Section 418.015 Excessive Illumination.
[Ord. No. 2118 §§1 — 3, 8-18-2008]
Lighting within any lot that unnecessarily illuminates any other lot and substantially interferes with traffic as a result of location, direction, intensity or other lighting characteristics is prohibited. Lighting unnecessarily illuminates another lot if it clearly exceeds the standard set forth in Section 418.013 or if the standard set forth in Section 418.013 could reasonably be achieved in a manner that would not substantially interfere with the smooth flow of traffic or the use or enjoyment of neighboring properties.
Section 418.017 Electric Power.
[Ord. No. 2118 §§1 — 3, 8-18-2008]
A.
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 subdivision.
Section 418.019 Telephone Service.
[Ord. No. 2118 §§1 — 3, 8-18-2008]
Every principal use and every lot within a subdivision must have available to it a telephone service, adequate to accommodate the reasonable needs of such use and every lot within such subdivision.
Section 418.021 Underground Utilities.
[Ord. No. 2118 §§1 — 3, 8-18-2008]
A.
Utilities, which are to be installed underground, shall comply with the design criteria for such utilities as set forth in the requisite codes and specifications of the City.
B.
All easements shall be dedicated to the public and shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet in width. No building or substantial structure may be located any closer than ten (10) feet from the nearest edge of the easement line.
Section 418.023 Utilities to Be Consistent With Internal and External Development.
[Ord. No. 2118 §§1 — 3, 8-18-2008]
A.
Whenever it can reasonably be anticipated that utility facilities constructed in one (1) 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.
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 constructed improvements.
C.
Any platted land which has been duly recorded and then subdivided into separate lots and replatted shall have utilities made easily accessible to each lot so as not to cause any lot for sale to be isolated from necessary utilities for future development. The owner or developer shall be responsible for all necessary utility requirements.
D.
All residential and non-residential buildings or structures to be used for occupancy shall be connected and serviced by one (1) meter. Multiple occupancies shall not be connected to one (1) single meter. Meter locations shall conform to the requirements set forth by the Department of Public Works.
E.
The developer is responsible for all work to performed in accordance with all other adopted codes and regulations of the City.
Section 418.025 Plans Required.
[Ord. No. 2118 §§1 — 3, 8-18-2008]
Whenever a developer installs or causes to be installed any utility line in any public right-of-way, the developer shall comply with the plan submittal requirements of the infrastructure development regulations prior to any utility main being constructed or extended.
Section 418.027 Fire Hydrants.
[Ord. No. 2118 §§1 — 3, 8-18-2008]
A.
Every development shall include a system of fire hydrants sufficient to provide adequate fire protection for the buildings located or intended to be located within such development.
B.
The presumption established by this Section is that to satisfy the standard set forth in Subsection (A):
C.
The Director of Public Works shall determine the precise location of all fire hydrants, subject to the other provisions of this Section. In general, fire hydrants shall be placed behind the curb line in the parkway area of publicly dedicated streets that have curb and gutter.
D.
The Director of Public Works shall determine the design standards of all hydrants based on fire flow needs. Unless otherwise specified by the Director of Public Works, all hydrants shall have two (2) two and one-half (2½) inch hose connections and one (1) four and one-half (4½) inch hose connection. The two and one-half (2½) inch hose connections shall be located at least twenty-one and one-half (21½) inches from the ground level. All hydrant threads shall be national standard threads.
E.
Water lines that serve hydrants shall be a minimum of six (6) inch lines and, unless no other practicable alternative is available, no such lines shall be dead-end lines.