Engineering Design Manual - Loudoun Water

Chapter 3: Application and Plan Preparation
3.1 Purpose
Chapter 3: Application and Plan Preparation
Loudoun Water reviews the construction plans for all projects that will extend its water,
wastewater, or water reuse systems. Conformance to the procedures and standards outlined
in this Manual will expedite the review process. This application and review process ensures
that projects are built to conform to Loudoun Water’s standards.
3.2 Loudoun County Planning and Land Development Referrals
Prior to submission of construction plans and profiles to Loudoun Water, the corresponding
land use application(s) must first be approved by Loudoun County. Such applications
include rezoning, special exception, and preliminary plat of subdivision. Loudoun Water
participates in the County’s referral system as an outside agency. Review of the application
typically results in the following responses from Loudoun Water.
Comment is provided on general location and configuration of proposed water and sewer
system.
Need for special studies to determine feasibility of providing service is identified.
Transmission mains, trunk sewers, and other facilities traversing or needed to serve the
proposed development are identified.
Areas for easement and/or line extensions necessary to provide access to water and sewer
lines to adjacent properties are identified.
3.3 Application Procedures
The applicant is required to submit construction plans to Loudoun County, VDOT, etc. in
accordance with the requirements of those agencies. Loudoun Water’s approval of
construction plans requires a separate submittal from that made to other agencies. Loudoun
Water’s review occurs on an independent track.
A. Initial Application
Initial submission must include the following:
1. Utility Extension Request Form (UER) found in Appendix A of this Manual
2. Review Fee
3. CAD files as described in Section 3.6 of this Chapter
4. construction plans – one full set
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