The Developments and Major Projects section gives developers and electricians procedures and resources to utilize in order to properly implement their projects according to CHELCO's standards. All new developments and major projects should be submitted to Mike Kapotsy Supervisor of Engineering Services or the Design Technician. 


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General Procedure for Developments/Major Projects 
1. CHELCO receives a proposed Subdivision plat from the County or from a Developer.

2. CHELCO makes contact.

3. The Developer submits final approved design to CHELCO.

4. Developer completes development contact sheet and submits check for $750.00 for 
    design / review fee.

5. CHELCO meets with the Developer and performs field check.

6. CHELCO designs the facilities and calculates the costs.

7. The Developer agrees to costs, returns the contract and easement agreements, and pays
     the invoice in a timely manner so scheduling can proceed as soon as possible.

8. The Developer locates the lot corners per survey.

9. The Developer clears and constructs the areas of installation to within 6 inches of final 
    grade and notifies CHELCO. (Underground subdivisions only)

10. CHELCO installs the road crossings. (Underground subdivisions only.)

11. The Developer notifies CHELCO that the roads (and sidewalks) are completed and the
     ditches have been sloped. (Underground subdivisions only.)



Subdivision/Major Project Guidelines 
CHELCO's ultimate goal is to provide Developers with electrical service in a safe, timely, and efficient manner and to aid Developers in reaching the goals and deadlines of their new projects. We look forward to working with all Developers to achieve these mutual goals.

In order to serve Developers as quickly and efficiently as possible, CHELCO asks the Developer to: 

1. Send a copy of the final design plans and plats as approved by the County Planning and
    Zoning Department.
2. Sign and return the Contract and Easement Agreement.
3. Pay the cost in aid of construction in advance.
4. Build the roads to within six inches of final grade. (Underground subdivisions only)
5. Locate the lot corners.
6. Notify CHELCO quickly after 4. and 5. above.

Please be advised that it will cost the Developer less if CHELCO can install its facilities before the project is landscaped. For underground subdivisions, it will cost the Developer less if CHELCO can install its road crossings before the roads (and sidewalks) are completed and if we can install our cable runs before the ditches have been sloped, sodded and landscaped.

CHELCO charges the full cost of construction for new residential and commercial developments. A price quote is good for 60 days, after which the quote is subject to renegotiations. 

The Developer is eligible for a refund of $625.00 per lot for underground conductors for up to five (5) years from the date of the contract for any lot that qualifies for a refund. The qualifications for refund are as follows: 

1. A permanent residence must be built on the lot.
2. The occupant must receive electrical service for a minimum of thirty days.
3. The developer requests the refund(s) from CHELCO in writing 
    (per the CHELCO furnished form).