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Construction of private irrigation systems within the public right-of-way is required to be completed by construction permit per Chapter 12.66 ACC or included in a facility extension permit per Chapter 13.40 ACC. The owner shall apply for and obtain a permit from the city prior to doing any work for installation, repairs, abandonment or removal performed on the irrigation facilities in the city’s right-of-way.

A. All future maintenance, repairs, abandonment or removal performed on the irrigation facilities located in the city’s rights-of-way shall be performed by a licensed and bonded contractor in the state of Washington.

B. The applicant shall be responsible for all permits, maintenance, repairs, cost and water usage of the irrigation facilities.

C. The owner shall provide the city with information specifying the location of the facilities placed under the permit, including as-built drawings showing general location.

Owner shall relocate their facilities at their cost if the city determines they are in conflict with public improvements being constructed in association with future projects. Such relocation work shall be completed within 45 days of written notification by the city in accordance with this section. The city may allow the owner additional time to relocate the facilities depending upon the project’s scheduling needs.

Owner of the private irrigation system shall register with Washington 811 for locate services for underground facilities. The owner is responsible for meeting the requirements of Chapter 19.122 RCW for locating and keeping accurate records of utility locations, protecting and repairing damage to existing underground facilities. All elements of the irrigation system shall be detectable for locate purposes.

Owner shall be responsible for any maintenance, repairs or damage to public facilities within the right-of-way that is caused by the private irrigation system, including the maintenance of or repairs to the irrigation system. Such public facilities shall include but are not limited to pavement, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, underground utilities such as water, sewer and storm, electrical, street lighting, fiber, conduit, landscaping and subgrades. (Ord. 6672 § 1, 2018.)