§ 276-38. Public utilities.  


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  • A. 
    All public services shall be connected to an approved public utilities system where one exists. The developer shall arrange with the servicing utility for the installation of the distribution supply lines and service connections, in accordance with the provisions of the applicable standard terms and conditions incorporated as part of its tariff, as the same are on file with the New Jersey State Board of Public Utility Commissioners.
    (1) 
    Upon submission of preliminary plats or plans for approval, the developer shall present a statement of interest, setting forth all public utility companies to serve the tract.
    (2) 
    Prior to the commencement of construction, the developer shall furnish the City Clerk a copy of the agreements with the applicable public utility companies certifying the jurisdiction of the public utility company for the particular portion of the City; indicating agreement with the proposed utility installation design; and stating who will construct the facility so that service will be available prior to occupancy. The form of such agreement(s) shall be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney prior to the commencement of construction.
    (3) 
    The developer shall provide the City with four copies of a final as-built plan showing the installed location of the facilities.
    B. 
    Easements along property lines or elsewhere for utility installation may be required. Such easements shall be at least 20 feet wide and located in consultation with the companies or City departments concerned and, to the fullest extent possible, shall be centered on or adjacent to lot lines. Such easement dedication shall be expressed on the plat or plan as follows: "Utility right-of-way easement granted for the purposes provided for and expressed in the Land Development Ordinance of the City of North Wildwood."