(A) Title. This subchapter shall be known as the “Goshen Town Drinking Water Source Protection Ordinance.” The provisions of this subchapter shall be effective within the boundaries of the town, and outside said boundaries to the extent permitted by UCA § 10-8-15, and shall set prohibitions and restrictions to prevent contamination of the public drinking water supply of the town as a result of hazardous and toxic substances entering the groundwater, including wells and springs not owned by the town. This subchapter shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes set forth herein.
(B) Applicability. It shall be the responsibility of any person owning real property and/or owning or operating a business within the jurisdiction of the town to conform and comply with the applicable provisions contained in this subchapter. Ignorance of this provision shall not excuse any violations of the provisions of this subchapter.
(C) Authority. The town has the authority to adopt this subchapter to facilitate compliance with drinking water source protection regulations pursuant to Utah Administrative Rule § R309-600, “Drinking Water Source Protection for Groundwater Sources,” and other such authorities and provisions as in the statutory and common law of the state.
(Ord. 2007-02, passed 2-13-2006; Ord. 2009-6-2, passed 6-16-2009)