Cape Canaveral Comprehensive Plan
infrastructure Element
Objective PW-1:
The City shall cooperate with the City of Cocoa to assure and maximize use of existing potable water facilities for all existing and future residents and businesses in the City of Cape Canaveral in order to have access to potable water facilities during the 5- to 10-year time-frame and encourage infill development to limit urban sprawl. This objective is measured by whether or not potable water is available for all residents and businesses and the extent to which development takes place on infill parcels; and the degree to which the following Policies are implemented.
Policy PW-1.1
The City shall cooperate with the City of Cocoa in provision of potable water for the citizenry of Cape Canaveral.
Policy PW-1.2
The City shall require developers to install potable water distribution facilities and to connect those facilities to Cocoa's water system for all new development.
Policy PW-1.3
Cape Canaveral shall cooperate with the City of Cocoa in establishing priorities for replacement, correcting existing facility deficiencies and providing for future facility needs.
Policy PW-1.4
The City shall cooperate with the City of Cocoa in establishing and utilizing LOS standards for water facilities. Two LOS standards are hereby adopted by the City: the standard for consumption is 264 gallons per household per day; the standard for water pressure is 60 psi.
Policy PW-1.5
Prior to expiration of the existing contract between Cape Canaveral and Cocoa for potable water service, the City shall review the systems performance as a guide to use in negotiating the next contract.