§ 35-14. When public utilities to be connected.

(a)

In a situation where a plat is required, until said plat has been approved and the applicant or owner has constructed the streets, curbs, gutters, paving, sidewalks, utilities and drainage facilities therein, in the manner provided in this chapter and other applicable ordinances of the city, and said facilities have been accepted by the city engineer, it shall be unlawful for any official of the city to serve or connect any public utilities owned, controlled or distributed by the city to any land, or any part thereof, covered by a plat, or to the owners or purchasers of the land, or any part thereof.

(b)

Until all the streets, utility and drainage facilities are constructed, in the manner provided in this chapter and other applicable ordinances of the city, and have been accepted by the city engineer, building permits shall be withheld, except when the following conditions are met:

(1)

Approved road access is within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the property boundary; and

(2)

An existing approved fire hydrant is located within three hundred (300) feet of the proposed building.

(c)

Foundation permits may be issued for lots prior to completion of street, utility, and drainage facilities, provided that approved road access is available to the subject lots.

(Ord. No. 5740, § 2, 1-18-90)