HomeMy WebLinkAboutPolicy 10 - Requirement of Approval for a Private LateralOTAY WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS POLICY
Policy
Number
Date
Adopted
Date
Revised
Subject
REQUIREMENT OF APPROVAL FOR A PRIVATE
LATERAL 10 10/15/84 04/06/16
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PURPOSE
To provide conditions for waiver of District ordinances that will
authorize use of a private lateral (also known as a "spaghetti line")
for water or sewer service.
BACKGROUND
The District often receives requests from owners of property for
permission to use a private lateral instead of extending a District
water or sewer main. If it has been determined that it is not practical
or feasible to extend a main, the District will consider approval of the
use of a private lateral.
POLICY
When an application is made for water or sewer service, together with a
request for permission to use a private lateral, District Engineers will
make an evaluation to determine 1) whether District facilities can or
should be extended or 2) whether a private lateral should be used. The
General Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to make the
determination on whether the existing District line shall be extended in
accordance with District Ordinances or whether use of a private lateral
will be permitted.
If it is determined that it is not practical to extend District water
facilities and a private lateral for water service should be permitted,
District Engineers shall recommend the size and type of lateral to be
connected to the District water system to assure adequate water service
to the property.
If it is determined that it is not practical to extend District sewer
facilities and a private lateral for sewer service should be permitted,
District Engineers shall recommend the size and type of lateral to be
connected to the District sewer system.
An Agreement for Use of a Private Lateral (“Private Lateral Agreement”)
associated with the property shall be executed by the property owner(s)
and the District prior to the start of the construction of a private
lateral. The Private Lateral Agreement shall also be recorded with the
property. All costs associated with a private lateral will be the
OTAY WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS POLICY
Policy
Number
Date
Adopted
Date
Revised
Subject
REQUIREMENT OF APPROVAL FOR A PRIVATE
LATERAL 10 10/15/84 04/06/16
Page 2 of 2
responsibility of the property owner. Easements or rights-of-way
required for the private lateral shall also be the responsibility of the
property owner.