No pond or lake shall be constructed, or increased in size, without a permit issued by the Hancock County Surveyor. Said permit shall be issued only in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. The following information shall be submitted with the application for a pond permit.
(A) Site plan of the property showing the location of the proposed pond. Including:
(1) The proposed distance of the pond will be from all property lines (as measured in accordance with § 157.06).
(2) The direction of flow of water prior to the construction of the pond.
(3) The size, location, and elevation of the outlet pipe, and the direction of the flow of water exiting the property.
(4) If any disturbance of the soil is to occur in any of the setback areas, spot elevations will need to be performed in those areas prior to the disturbance of the soil. Setback areas will then need to be returned to the original elevation prior to final inspection of the pond.
(B) A permit fee of $25 shall be paid to the Hancock County Surveyor's Office when the permit is issued.
(C) Permits shall be valid for one year after the date of issuance.
(D) No private pond or lake may be constructed on a platted lot.
(Ord. 2006-4B, passed 4-17-06; Am. Ord. 2014-2C, passed 3-3-14)