(A) The term "water well" means any system used to pump, access or otherwise bring to the surface underground sources of water existing under, upon or within the confines of any premises located within the corporate limits of the city, for the purpose of human consumption or any other use, and which device is installed after the effective date of this section.
(B) Henceforth, the installation of any private water well, upon any premises, is hereby prohibited. Installation shall not include the re-drilling of any well existing at the time of the passage of this section.
(C) No person, including any corporation, partnership or association shall drill or otherwise install any water well within the city in violation of this section. Violations of this section shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $500. Each day that such person continues to operate any such water well which has been installed in violation of the terms of this section is deemed to be a continuing and separate violation.
(D) Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring the city or the city water utility to install or provide any water improvements or service to any person or premises which are not otherwise currently in existence at the time of passage of this section.
(E) Exceptions to this section may be requested. If an exception to this section is requested, said request must be made to the Board of Public Works and Safety. The Board of Public Works and Safety may grant or deny a request for an exception to this section. Such decision shall be made on a case by case basis.
(Ord. 2004-29, passed 10-12-2004)
(Ord. 2004-29, passed 10-12-2004)
Cross-reference:
Board of Public Works, see § 32.130