Ordinances-2012-319

determine the sanitary sewer's placement, size, and route. The Sanitary Sewer System shall be constructed in compliance with the City of Tiffin, Iowa Design Standards. 1) Under some circumstances the City may require, as a condition for approval of the plat, installation of a sanitary sewer that is larger than necessary to meet the needs of the platted area, but necessary to complete the City sanitary sewer system as it relates to both the area being platted and other areas. In such event, the city shall pay on a prorata basis for the excess cost over that which is necessary to service the subdivision itself. Other subdivisions which connect with the systems shall on a prorata basis reimburse the city for the cost of the additional system, which shall service that subdivision and meet all city specifications. 2) The City’s inability to efficiently collect or treat waste water may be grounds for rejection of a proposed subdivision. A proportional fee may be requested by the City, from the subdivider, to pay for the necessary upgrades in the sewer system. 3) The sewer system improvements shall, upon inspection, approval and acceptance by the City, become the property of the City. 4) The subdivider must provide evidence of construction permits from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and other applicable state and federal agencies prior to approval of the final plat. C) Storm Sewer System: The subdivider of land being platted shall install and construct a storm sewer system adequate to serve the area, including anticipated extension of use to