§ 20-87. Application for construction by property owners; authorization or denial of such construction.

The city manager may authorize a city water or sewer system extension project to be constructed by one or more property owners benefitting from the project. A property owner requesting such an extension shall apply in writing to the city manager, describing in detail the scope and purpose of the proposed extension and an analysis of project feasibility, including an estimate of projected operation and maintenance cost and projected revenue related to the project. The applicant shall also file, before final authorization to commence the project is given by the city manager, detailed project plans and specifications. The city manager shall, within thirty (30) days from the filing of such detailed project plans and specifications, either approve or deny final authorization of such project, provided such time limitation may be extended by mutual written agreement of the city manager and the property owner. The city manager may deny an application if:

(1)

The project fails to comply with a requirement of this Code or authorized city regulations; or

(2)

The project will result in an economic operating loss to the city.

The denial of a water or sewer system extension project by the city manager may be appealed to the council by a property owner.

(Ord. No. 81-29, § 1(20-64), 9-22-81)