(A) Definition. For the purposes of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
WATER WELL. Any system used to extract groundwater for potable use such as human consumption, bathing, showering, cooking, or other similar use. The term does not include groundwater wells used:
(a) For non-potable purposes such as watering lawns or washing cars;
(b) As part of an industrial, commercial, or manufacturing operation;
(c) As part of an environmental investigation or remediation project.
(B) Area covered. The area covered by this chapter is depicted on the map attached to Ord. 14-2015 as Exhibit A. A copy is available in the office of the Clerk-Treasurer for public inspection during normal business hours.
(C) Potable use prohibited. Beginning on the effective date of this chapter, the potable use of any water well within the area is prohibited.
(D) Drilling prohibited. Beginning on the effective date of this chapter, no person or entity (including without limitation any corporation, partnership, association, or business) shall drill or otherwise install any new water well within the area.
(E) Enforcement. The city shall be authorized to enforce this chapter and collect any fines generated as a result of violations of this section.
(F) Penalty. Violations of divisions (C) or (D) above shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $100 per day. Each day that such person continues to have any such water well shall be a separate violation.
(Ord. 14-2015, passed 8-10-15)