§ 46-246. Utility service requests.

(a)

Where utility services have been extended to a street, requests for extending utility services to existing buildings or to existing platted lots shall be submitted in writing to the director. If the director finds that the property or building is within the proper service area and that the use to be served complies with the zoning ordinance, chapter 90 of this Code, he may authorize such service, provided satisfactory financing arrangements are arrived at with the property owners affected. Where such conformance is not met, such request shall be forwarded to the council for determination.

(b)

Requests to extend utility services to new areas or to new streets shall be made in writing to the commission, or as otherwise provided by this Code, for consideration and recommendation. If the commission finds the property or building to be served is within a service area where such service is planned, that such extension will further the orderly development of the area, that the request is not premature and uneconomical, and that the intended use of the property or building conforms to this article, the zoning ordinance, and adopted master plan, the commission shall forward the request and report of approval to the council for consideration and action. No request for utility service shall be approved by the council that does not conform to the provisions of this article, the zoning ordinance or the adopted master plan except by vote of the entire council.

(Code 1970, § 3.326)