When a proposed subdivision is to be serviced by the city water system, such system shall be provided by the subdivider to standards established by the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. Fire hydrants shall be provided to standards established by the American Waterworks Association. Upon acceptance all easements and water improvements associated with such a water system shall be dedicated to and accepted by the city for administration, operation and maintenance. No proprietary rights of any type or description shall be retained by the developer or owner of the subdivision.

Subject to PMC 13.08.030, when each lot within a proposed subdivision has an area of 20,000 square feet or more, connection to the city water system is not required, provided the developer proves to the city manager that the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has approved on-site water supply systems for each lot. (Ord. 21-009 § 3, 2021; Ord. 578 § 5, 2001; Ord. 254 § 3, 1982)