Ord 2018-004/amending various sections of the San Marcos City Code for consistency with, or to complement concurrent adoption of the new San Marcos Development Code (“CodeSMTX”);

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(9) The location of all wastewater improvements and the boundary lines for special districts, private systems and certified areas, indicating all improvements proposed to be served, shall be shown on the construction plans. The cost of installing all wastewater improvements to be made by the developer, including off-site improvements, shall be included in the performance guarantees furnished by the developer. (10) Installation,operations, and maintenance of utilities not specifically referenced herein shall comply with regulations of the TCEQ, and with any other applicable state rules and regulations, whichever is more stringent. (b) For wastewater extensions, the following requirements apply in addition to the requirements of subsection (a): (1) The depth must be sufficient to develop the city's wastewater system in conformance with the city's construction design and materials standards and the provisions of the city master plan. (2) Any lift station required will be financed as follows: a. The developer must pay the total cost for a system of sufficient capacity for the applicant's proposed use. b. If the city determines that additional capacity is necessary, the city will pay the difference between the engineer's approved estimate of the cost to install a system sufficient for the applicant's proposed use and the actual cost of the system required by the city, subject to the limits and requirements of V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, § 212.072. Payment from the city will be due only after the improvements are dedicated to and accepted by the city. (3) Manholes, cleanouts, odor control facilities and other required appurtenances, equipment, appliances or improvements will be the responsibility of and paid for by the applicant, subject to city oversizing participation if applicable. (4) Pipe stub-outs shall be located in manholes to facilitate the future extension of wastewater lines. The Director of Engineering will determine the location and size of stub-outs. (c) Extensions of the city wastewater system will be made only if the customer is purchasing city water, unless a variance from this requirement is granted by the city council.