Ordinance Amending Chapter 37 of the Orange County Code Orange County Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing April 3, 2012
Background Need for Changes Summary of Proposed Changes Review Process Requested Action Presentation Outline
Background Chapter 37 of the Orange County Code contains regulations pertaining to the provision of drinking water, reclaimed water and wastewater services Services provided by Orange County Utilities Services provided by other utilities Package plants Well drilling Septic tanks Residuals (sludge) Water conservation
Background Chapter 37 of the Orange County Code contains regulations pertaining to the provision of drinking water, reclaimed water and wastewater services Services provided by Orange County Utilities Services provided by other utilities Package plants Well drilling Septic tanks Residuals (sludge) Water conservation
Background Requirements in Chapter 37 related to OCU: How a developer obtains service – When capital charges are paid – Who is required to connect – Use of reclaimed water – Sewer use requirements
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Need for Changes Streamline Chapter 37 Update procedures Delete language and procedures that are no longer used Consolidate into fewer articles Minor improvements
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Summary of Proposed Changes Capital charges will be paid with vertical construction permit Improves cash flow and project financing Streamlines procedures by eliminating tracking of pre-purchased capacity
Summary of Proposed Changes Capacity not connected for two years will revert to OCU and capital charges will be refunded Capital charges purchased prior to the revisions can still be sold and transferred
Summary of Proposed Changes Consolidate seven articles into two articles Modify the definition of OCU’s Service Area to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
Summary of Proposed Changes Add anti-tampering provisions for protection of the utility system Define tampering Consequences Where development approval was based on connecting to central services, development shall remain connected
Summary of Proposed Changes Procedure for Water Conservation Notices Notices will be sent by regular U.S. mail Notices will also be hand delivered or left on premises where possible If necessary, violation notices may also be sent by certified mail
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Review Process Professional Review Group - August and September 2010 Development Advisory Board - October and November 2010 P&Z/LPA Workshop - December 2010 Public hearings before the P&Z/LPA - January 2011 and February 2012 Board of County Commissioners public hearing and adoption – April 3, 2012
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Requested Action Approval of the Ordinance amending Chapter 37, Orange County Code