City Code Section
- Service branches for future services may be installed before the design of a development is constructed if there is a planned development with preliminary site and utility plans submitted to the Portland Water Bureau, another public agency, or by a developer, with the prior written approval of the Chief Engineer, when the Chief Engineer determines that such installation will benefit the City. Installation of a service branch for a future service may be installed concurrently with the construction of a public improvement project if sufficient detail on size and location can be determined and prepayment for the service branch is made. If an application is not made to install the meter or service activation within 5 years of service branch installation, the Portland Water Bureau may disconnect the service branch at the main with appropriate notice to the property owner. If service is requested after 5 years from date of the branch installation and has not been previously disconnected, the Portland Water Bureau will determine the condition of the service branch and whether it may be used. The applicant must pay for the cost of renewal of the service, if required. Service branches not used at the time of the development or redevelopment of the property must be removed when new services are installed. The applicant is responsible for all costs to renew or remove the unused service branches.