(A) Drilling of wells for the purposes of water production for private use within the city shall be prohibited unless the city's waterworks system is in excess of 200 feet from the nearest property line of the premises. An exception shall be allowed for wells exclusively used for sprinkling lawns and gardens, and for wells exclusively used for cooling of machinery and equipment used in conjunction with an industrial use.
(B) Any existing well at the time of the enactment of this chapter shall be allowed. However, the size of any such well shall not be expanded.
(Ord. passed 6-22-99; Am. Ord. passed 8-8-06).