Westover City Zoning Code
ARTICLE 1379
Utilities and Drainage
1379.01 SURFACE WATER AND STORM WATER DRAINAGE.
(a) No surface water drainage shall empty into a sanitary sewer.
(b) Where a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse, drainage way, channel or stream, there shall be provided a storm water easement or drainage right-of-way conforming substantially with the lines fo such watercourse, and such further width or construction, or both, as will be adequate for the purpose. Parallel streets may be required in connection therewith.
(c) Where storm water drainage is reasonably accessible, the subdivider or developer shall be connected with such storm drainage system and shall do all grading and provide all drainage structures that are necessary to properly carry the water to the storm drainage system. Design and construction of drainage structures shall be according to City standards.
(d) Where a storm drainage system is not accessible, the subdivider or developer shall do all grading and provide all drainage structures that are necessary to properly retain, detain, and carry the water to locations that are acceptable to the City Code Enforcement Officer. Pave drainage ditches, storm sewers, retention basins, detention basins, swales, gravel pits, or other similar storm water management facilities of adequate size shall be required.
(Ord. 468. Passed 6-17-19.)
1379.02 SANITARY SYSTEMS.
(a) Sewage Disposal. The subdivision shall connect with the sewage system of the City in accordance with ordinances of the City and the rules and regulations of the Health Department and the Morgantown Utility Board so as to provide sewer service to every lot within the subdivision.
(b) Underground Utility Location. Where sewers are installed, it shall be required of the installer to construct and extend all service lines to the curb line before any streets are paved. Where curbs are installed, the location of service lines shall be stamped on the curbs.
(c) Individual Sewerage Systems. When service from an acceptable sewerage system is not available or feasible, and groundwater and subsoil conditions are found to be satisfactory, an individual system may be considered acceptable, provided it is installed in accordance with the standards of the Monongalia County Health Department.
(Ord. 468. Passed 6-17-19.)
1379.03 WATER SUPPLY.
The subdivision shall connect with the water system of the City in accordance with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia’s rules and regulations so as to provide water service to every lot within the subdivision. The City Code Enforcement Officer and the City Public Works Director shall determine the size of lines necessary for fire protection and water service.
(Ord. 468. Passed 6-17-19.)
1379.04 EASEMENTS.
Easements across lots or along rear or side lot lines shall be provided for utilities where necessary and shall be at least fifteen feet wide.
(Ord. 468. Passed 6-17-19.)
1379.05 NOTIFICATION.
The developer is required to notify all relevant municipal departments and utility companies prior to construction on new or existing utility infrastructure.
(Ord. 468. Passed 6-17-19.)