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a. The goal is to provide sewer and water services to designated areas as necessary in a logical, orderly and cost efficient manner. Consideration shall be given to the following: i. Use of public sewer and water systems is required when public sewer service is extended and accessible to a building or premises. When the public water service is extended and available to a building or premises, it may be connected to the public water supply. Whereupon private residential wells may continue to be used for lawn sprinkling systems. 1. Existing and conforming individual septic systems will be granted not more than five (5) years to connect to the municipal system from the time municipal service is available. 2. Existing non-conforming systems must connect within twelve (12)months of the municipal system becoming available. ii. Criteria for any sewer and water extensions outside of the schedule may include the following: 1. Development has minimal impact on natural surroundings 2. Development follows the Comprehensive Plan; 3. The payment for the installations or services is made by the developer; 4. New development without provision for sewer and water is discouraged; 5. A preference is made for growth closer to existing sewer and water services; and 6. A petition of affected property owners. b. Cluster Systems: When public sewer is not feasible, public cluster systems are preferred. Language allowing cluster systems is included in the City's ordinances. c. Individual systems: Individual systems will be allowed where a municipal system is not available, and where not practical for cluster systems. d. Storm Water Management Utility: sewer: Town areas will receive storm sewer, . .--•- . __- . - ... • . The City's Storm Water Management Utility will apply to all property in Jenkins Township.