WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM EXTENSIONS

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County tit. 15, div. I, ch. 15.52

in effect

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 15.52.010 Applications—Approval—Timely reports to council.

15.52.010 - Applications—Approval—Timely reports to council. A. Applications for water main extensions or sewer extensions to the water and sewerage system of the metropolitan government shall be made on a standard form of application prescribed by the director. The director of the department of water and sewerage services shall be empowered to authorize extensions to the water and sewerage system, provided the following conditions are met: 1. That said extension is in conformance with the master plan for the respective system as promulgated by the director and approved by the council; 2. That the plans and specifications for such extension shall be in full conformance with the current standards of the metropolitan department of water and sewerage services as determined by the director, and shall bear the approval of all required local, state, and federal reviewing agencies; 3. That the necessary rights-of-way and easements for the extensions shall be in hand and in such form as required by the director; 4. That all construction work shall be subject to the inspection of the department of water and sewerage services or his authorized agent, and that the facility will not be accepted for operation and maintenance until it is fully complete and in full conformance with the department's standards; 5. That the entire cost of the construction and inspection shall be borne by the developer and that no metropolitan government funds will be utilized for the construction of said extension. B. Further, the director of the department of water and sewerage services shall make timely reports to the council of all such extensions so approved within thirty days of such approval, and submit to the council on an annual basis for the acceptance by the council all extensions so constructed. C. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A. of this section to the contrary, in the interest of public health and safety, the department of water and sewerage services shall have the authority to construct extensions to the water system to serve existing private residential properties constructed prior to the year 2006 that are currently being served by well water upon obtaining the necessary rights-of-way and permanent and temporary easements for the extensions, provided that the existing water infrastructure in the area is sufficient so that the new water main can be connected to other water mains that are already in place with high water turnover. The department of water and sewerage services is further authorized to negotiate and enter into financing agreements with the new customers being served by the extension to the water system whereby new customers will pay a surcharge that will reimburse the capital expense incurred by the department in extending the water lines. Such form agreements shall be subject to approval of the metropolitan council by a resolution receiving twenty-one affirmative votes. (Ord. BL2014-995 § 1, 2015; prior code § 40-1-192)

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 15.52.020 Extensions in new subdivisions—Approval required.

15.52.020 - Extensions in new subdivisions—Approval required. A. No application for water main or sewer extensions to the water and sewerage system of the metropolitan government in a new subdivision shall be accepted by the director unless the subdivision in which the extension is to be made has prior preliminary approval of the metropolitan planning commission. B. On approval of the water main for sewer extension by the metropolitan planning commission, the director of water and sewer services shall thereafter issue the necessary permits for the extension of the water or sewer lines. If, in the opinion of the director, the approval by the planning commission contravenes with departmental master plan, rules or regulations, he shall forthwith submit the proposed extension to the metropolitan council by ordinance for approval or rejection. (Prior code § 40-1-193)

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 15.52.030 Installation—Compliance with all regulations.

15.52.030 - Installation—Compliance with all regulations. All component parts of a water supply or sewerage and sewage treatment system shall be installed in accordance with all ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to its consumers and customers. (Prior code § 40-1-194)

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 15.52.040 Eligibility for use—Conveyance to metropolitan government.

15.52.040 - Eligibility for use—Conveyance to metropolitan government. A. All component parts of a water supply or sewerage and sewage treatment system, together with the land and easements upon or on which it is located and which are necessary to the operation and maintenance of water supply or sewerage and sewage treatment system extensions, and all appurtenances belonging thereto which are installed by other than the metropolitan government shall be conveyed to the metropolitan government and shall become the property of the metropolitan government or shall be determined to be ready for use by the department of water and sewerage services before they become eligible for use. B. The department of water and sewerage services is authorized to accept the conveyance of water and sewage lines from developers of private properties prior to the completion of casting adjustments of manholes and valve covers as required by this section upon payment by the developers of the estimated costs of such adjustments as established by the department. C. The department shall develop a schedule of charges for services performed in connection with private sewer extensions. The schedule of charges shall not exceed the department's actual costs incurred in providing such services. The department shall bill and collect in accordance with the schedule of charges, which may be amended from time to time to reflect changes in the department's actual costs of providing the services contemplated herein. A copy of the schedule of charges, and any change thereto, shall be filed with the metropolitan clerk, furnished to each member of the metropolitan council and made available upon request to any citizen of Davidson County. Charges under this subsection may be waived pursuant to a written departmental policy encouraging water conservation, environmental stewardship and other practices that benefit the metropolitan government. (Ord. BL2019-45 § 14, 2019; Ord. 89-1020 §§ 1, 2, 1989; prior code § 40-1-195)

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 15.52.050 Council approval of extensions, additions, improvements, or works.

15.52.050 - Council approval of extensions, additions, improvements, or works. Notwithstanding other provisions of this title, approvals required from the metropolitan council for water and sewer system extensions, additions, improvements, or other works may be granted by resolution, as authorized under Tennessee Code Annotated, section 7-35-406(a)(2). (Ord. BL2024-345 § 1, 2024)

Source: Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Metropolitan Code and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/metro_government_of_nashville_and_davidson_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CD_TIT15WASEOTPUSE_DIVIGERE_CH15.52WASESYEXFetched: 10/28/2026