Plan Preparation and Submittal

Plan preparation shall consist of two, 24" X 36" site plans based on criteria from the city Design Standards and Policy Manual including the General Notes for Public Construction (Figure 1.1-13). This plan does not require a Civil Engineers or Architects "seal" and may be prepared by a "designer". Customers are encouraged to use a professional, as they are typically familiar with plan preparation and the submittal process.

Plan preparation shall describe and include:

• The invert elevation of proposed sewer tap at the property line.
• The proposed location of the sewer tap dimensioned to the property line.
• The amount of sewer line constructed in the Right-of-Way (ROW) in linear feet.
• The amount of asphalt, curb, gutter, concrete apron, and sidewalk removal / replacement in the ROW to install the line in square feet / yards.
• Utility crossings.
• Provide upstream/downstream manhole rim elevations and Finished floor elevations.
• Building envelope square footage, dedicated Natural Area Open Space (NAOS) square footage, and total lot square footage. This section is not applicable for most properties currently receiving sewer service.
• Abandonment of onsite sewer systems (septic tanks) per County Health Department requirements when applicable. In accordance with Arizona Administrative Code R18-9-A309(D) and Maricopa County Environmental Health Code Chapter 2, Section 8.
• Add clean out at the property line per MAG STD. DET. 440-3.
• Provide Backwater valve, as required, per IRC P3008.1 - See illustration below.

The expansion of the City of Scottsdale's sewer collection system facilitates the protection and improvement of groundwater quality and allows us to capture a valuable water resource for reuse in the desert environment. The expansion of the sewer collection system supports our mission to be good stewards of all water resources.

The City Code requires property owners to extend public water/sewer lines to their property as a condition of receiving service. Historically, these property owners were responsible for the applicable costs to extend public water/sewer lines across their neighbors' frontages and could seek compensation through payback agreements.

On October 2, 2007, City Council approved amendments to Chapter 49 of the City of Scottsdale Municipal Code and Ordinances. The purpose of the Extension Participation Program is to compensate single family property owners for the cost of extending public water and sewer lines that serve their parcel. The reimbursement represents the cost of extending the water or sewer line across adjacent parcel frontages needed to reach the property that requires the extension. Each property owner will only be responsible for their equitable share of the cost to extend the public water or sewer lines across their own parcel frontage. Subdivisions, multi-family residences, and commercial properties are not eligible for extension participation from the City of Scottsdale.

For assistance, contact: Water Administration, 480-312-2500 or [email protected]

Download the Line Extension Participation Application

City Submittal Requirements

• Three (3) set of blue lines sealed by an Arizona licensed engineer
• Fire Hydrant Flow Test permit

Apply for Fire Hydrant Flow Test Permit

Flow test are required for water main extensions.

1. Prior to testing the water system, applicant must obtain a ROW permit (base fee) from One Stop Shop. A Flow Test Summary Form must have location of hydrants specified.

2. Permit holder is required to contact Inspection Services 24hrs prior to conducting flow test. Permit holder shall provide location of hydrants with QS# and permit number. Inspector will check hydrants after test to assure no damage to hydrant's or surrounding landscape.

   Inspection Services will close out permit with "NO" acceptance letter required. If damage occurs, the permit holder is responsible to repair hydrant or washed out areas.

3. When a design report is submitted for review with flow test document, the reviewer will verify that a permit has been obtained prior to test results being accepted. If flow test was conducted without permit, the document shall be rejected until fees have been collected for permit and hydrants have been checked by Inspection Services.

Requests to reduce water meter size (down-size) need to be submitted to the One Stop Shop for review by the Building Plans Review Division upon payment of a minimum review fee.

The owner of the property, or a suitably authorized representative, shall sign the request prior to submittal attesting to the accuracy of the required information along with the person who prepared the application. Requests for buildings provided with a fire sprinkler system(s) must also have affixed the name, signature, and seal of a Fire Protection Engineer or NICET level three, certification in support of the requested size.

Upon approval, the owner / applicant will make payment for the approved size meter and contact the Water Operations Department at 480-312-5650 to schedule installation. It is the owner's responsibility to acquire a Minimum Plumbing Permit for connecting to the new meter upon installation.

City Submittal Requirements:

Submit the following information to the One Stop Shop.

• Two (2) 24"x36" copies of the County Approved * site plans of the property indicating the following information:
• All existing utilities including the water main size
• Entire square footage of the property
• Meter size and location
• Total livable square footage of the house.
• One (1) copy of the County Approved Construction Plans and/or one (1) copy of the County Building Permit.

* Existing residential may submit these plans without county approval.

Fees

Clients are not charged for plan review, however, water meter and development fees are due when the plan is approved.