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Report: Alderwood Water System Hook Up Permit Process Report
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SUBMITTED BY: Kate Huber, Community Development Director
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The City Manager requested a brief update on the permitting process required for the water connection for a manufactured home in the Alderwood Mobile Home Park.
Each time a mobile or manufactured home is connected to utilities, a building permit is required from the Community Development Department. Similarly, a permit is required when a change of connection is occurring.
The Alderwood Mobile Home Park has worked with ADEC and the City of Valdez Public Works Department to receive approval for an alternate private water system previously installed in the park that is now hooked up to the City of Valdez water supply. The older system is connected to existing wells that Alderwood will decommission following the changeover of residents to the new system.
Park management has opted to have individual park residents apply for the required permit and take responsibility for the connection of their unit to the newer system, instead of conducting the project under one building permit.
Residents must first apply for a building permit utilizing the online application form. Community Development staff are available to assist any member of the public with filling out this application form. Applicants can utilize a mobile device, personal computer, or visit City Hall to use the public computer at the Community Development Department window. A complete application requires a description of the materials being used and a simple diagram showing the connection point for that unit.
Once the application is received, Community Development staff will review to ensure that the materials used meet the requirements of the plumbing code. After approval, the permit is issued. At least one inspe...
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