§ 8.03.00. Standards for utility infrastructure.

8.03.01.

Generally.

A.

All development shall include adequate provision for utility infrastructure in full compliance with the standards of section 8.03.00.

B.

All potential utilities shall be identified on the development plan in order to indicate compliance with placement standards set forth in section 8.03.02.

C.

All construction drawings shall be prepared and sealed by a professional engineer registered in the State of Georgia.

D.

No private utilities (including irrigation system/sprinklers) allowed in county right-of-way. If any are placed within the county right-of-way, Henry County shall not be responsible for any damage to utilities.

8.03.02.

Placement standards for all utilities.

A.

The standards for the placement of all utilities are shown in the figures 8-6, 8-7 and 8-8.

B.

Utilities shall be located within one (1) foot, plus or minus, of the specified plan locations shown in figures 8-6 and 8-7.

8.03.03.

Potable water system requirements.

A.

All potable water systems shall comply with the design and construction standards of the Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority (HCWSA).

B.

Extension within subdivisions. The applicant shall be responsible for the material and labor cost of extending water systems within a subdivision as directed and inspected by the HCWSA.

1.

The extensions of water mains within a subdivision shall be designed to provide adequate hydraulic capacity for future extensions to the surrounding area and shall be connected to existing surrounding water mains to accomplish desirable hydraulic looping.

2.

Dead-end mains within a subdivision shall be avoided, based on a determination by the HCWSA. Water mains in dead-end streets shall have a fire hydrant installed at the end of the line on a common lot corner according to the standard details provided by HCWSA.

C.

Hydrants. Hydrants shall be placed to ensure free and clear access from the nearest public right-of-way. No equipment, landscaping, mail boxes, or other structures shall be placed in such a manner as to obstruct clear access from the right-of-way to the fire hydrant.

8.03.04.

Wastewater system requirements.

A.

All wastewater systems shall comply with the design and construction standards of the HCWSA.

B.

Extension within subdivisions.

1.

The applicant shall be responsible for the material and labor cost of extending wastewater systems within a subdivision as directed and inspected by the HCWSA.

2.

Where it is anticipated that the HCWSA will extend a trunk or interceptor sewer line adjacent to the subdivision, sewer service lines shall be installed within the subdivision and temporarily plugged or capped at the points of service connection in the proposed lateral or trunk sewer line at individual lot lines in accordance with HCWSA specifications.

8.03.05.

Other utilities.

A.

A certificate of occupancy shall not be issued for structures in a subdivision or development until all necessary utilities have been installed in full compliance with the design, construction, and placement standards set forth in section 8.03.00.

B.

Exemptions. The following specific facilities shall be exempt from the requirements of this section, provided that the placement of these facilities complies with the requirement for free and clear access to fire hydrants as set forth in subsection 8.03.03.C.

1.

Poles used exclusively for street lighting, provided that the street lighting standards set forth in section 8.01.10 are met.

2.

Poles, overhead lines, and associated overhead structures owned by a utility company crossing over any portion of an area from which overhead wires are allowed.

3.

Overhead lines attached to the exterior of a building by means of a bracket or similar device and extending from one (1) location on the building, or to an adjacent building without crossing any street or right-of-way.

4.

Radio antennae and associated structures and equipment used for furnishing communications service.

5.

Service terminals and necessary pad-mounted electric transformer equipment installed above ground, used to distribute communications and electric service in underground systems.

C.

Electrical substations. Electrical substations are permissible in any zoning district, subject to the standards set forth in section 4.03.05. The utility company shall obtain an easement for these installations. The easement shall be clearly indicated on the preliminary and final plats.