Land Development Ordinance - Amended 4-2-2024

(3) The Local Government Commission (LGC) is assisting the government utility operating the public water system.

b. Connection within Extraterritorial Jurisdiction & Urban Service Area

Developments within the Town of Fuquay-Varina ’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and Urban Service Area (USA) shall connect to one (1) or both public utilities where any portion of the property included in such development are within the distances provided herein. This connection distance applies independently to water and wastewater systems. A single-family home not being developed as a result of a subdivision shall be exempt from the requirement to connect to public utilities. (1) Residential Development . Connection shall be made to public water where located within 50 feet per dwelling unit, provided that the maximum required connection distance is 2,500 feet, as measured along the probable route of the service line. The number of dwelling units proposed shall include the total number of units permitted and shall include units in all phases of a phased development. (2) Nonresidential Development . Connection shall be made to public wastewater where located within 50 feet per 350 gallons of water demand or wastewater generation, provided that the maximum required connection distance is 2,500 feet, as measured along the probable route of the service line. (3) Development Agreement. A development agreement may be considered, subject to both the Town Board and the property owner(s)/developer(s) agreeing to terms on specific improvements and the return on investment received by the Town through future tax revenues, in compliance with Article Q Procedures & Administration.

c. Construction to Town Specifications

All utility lines, connections and improvements related to such utilities shall be installed in accordance with the Town’s Standard Specifications & Construction Details.

d. Reimbursement for Oversizing Public Utility Lines

Reimbursements for oversizing public utility lines may be permitted and shall be subject to the conditions and standards set forth in Part 5, Chapter 3 of the Town Code of Ordinances of the Town of Fuquay-Varina. A development agreement may be required, as provided by the Land Development Ordinance.

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