§ 47-165. Construction by developers under permit.

(a)

No developer may construct main unless the developer secures a permit issued by the department. In the event there are not sufficient funds allocated or materials available for execution of the developer contract, or the developer chooses not to execute a developer contract, the developer may proceed to construct the main under a permit issued by the department.

(b)

The department shall promulgate a permit application form. The permit application shall include the following items:

(1)

The name and address of the developer;

(2)

The location of main;

(3)

A copy of the approved subdivision or development plat showing the proposed development;

(4)

Evidence that the developer has obtained sufficient water and wastewater capacity for its development;

(5)

Evidence of ownership of the proposed development;

(6)

An original copy of the plans and specifications prepared by an engineer registered in the state (if not already approved when the subdivision or development plat was approved by the department); and

(7)

Any additional information as may be required by the department to determine compliance under this article.

(c)

Upon submittal of a complete application (including plans and specifications already approved by the department), valid performance and payment bonds as required under section 47-163 of this Code, and evidence that the developer has obtained required water and wastewater capacity for the development, the director shall grant the permit.

(Ord. No. 96-1248, § 1, 11-26-96; Ord. No. 05-992, § 5, 8-24-05)