Toms River City Zoning Code
§ 348-8.34
Public water supply regulations.
A.
Prior to the approval of any final plat, site plan or subdivision which requires the installation of any public and/or individual water supply systems, or an extension of existing systems, the developer shall submit the design plans of said water supply systems to the Township's serving water utility franchisee and the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment, if applicable, for the review and approval of the aforesaid respective utility and agencies.
B.
Upon the approval of the developer's design plans, the serving water utility franchisee shall notify the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment, if applicable, and the Township Engineer in writing. Said written approval shall also include confirmation that the serving water utility franchisee will provide public water supply service to the developer's property.
C.
The developer shall also provide proof of approval of any and all other federal, state, county or local approval relating to public water supply service.
D.
Prior to the approval of any final, site plan or subdivision, if applicable, or prior to the issuance of any building permit, the developer shall dedicate all water supply utility lines and related appurtenances to the serving water utility franchisee. The applicant shall also convey all necessary easements to the Township and the serving water utility franchisee. All dedications shall be in a form approved by the serving water utility franchisee.
E.
The developer shall arrange with the serving water utility franchisee for the underground installation of the water supply lines, related appurtenances and service connections in accordance with the provisions of the applicable standard terms and provisions of its tariff, as the same are then on file with the State of New Jersey Board of Public Utility Commissioners, unless otherwise approved by the serving water utility franchisee.
F.
All water utility lines and related appurtenances shall be installed within dedicated public rights-of-way or within easements, not less than 25 feet in width, provided by the developer to the Township and the utility, unless the configuration of the easement is otherwise approved by the serving water utility franchisee.
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Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided that the effect of this ordinance shall be prospective and all developers who obtained land use approvals which required the installation and dedication of water supply lines prior to the effective date of this ordinance shall dedicate all said water supply utility lines and related appurtenances to the existing water utility franchisee. This ordinance shall not affect any agreements executed between a developer and the water utility franchisee prior to the effective date of this legislation.