(A) The installation of new private wells for domestic use on any property to which city water service is available, is prohibited, subject to the exceptions set forth in divisions (C) and (D) below.
(B) Private wells for domestic use in existence on the date of adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, and private wells for domestic use installed subsequent to said date, on properties to which city water service is not available at the time of installation, may remain in use provided they comply with all applicable regulations, including, but not limited to, M.S. §§ 144.381 to 144.387, as they may be amended from time to time. The replacement of private wells for domestic use in existence on the date of adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived will be considered by the City Engineer on a case-by-case basis.
(C) PRIVATE WELLS FOR DOMESTIC USE shall mean any well not owned by the city which is drilled or installed for residential, commercial or industrial potable water or irrigation purposes. PRIVATE WELLS FOR DOMESTIC USE shall not include wells drilled for such purposes as dewatering, ground water monitoring, heating or cooling, elevator borings or environmental bore holes.
(D) (1) Requests for new private wells for domestic use will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The request shall contain the following information, as well as additional information as may be required by the City Engineer:
(a) Full name, mailing address, phone number;
(b) Address of property with proposed well and proposed location of well;
(c) Well details including diameter, depth, estimated daily volume used in gallons;
(d) Intended use of well water; and
(e) Reason for request including statement of hardship created by this section.
(2) Within 60 days of receipt of all necessary information, the City Engineer shall render a decision either granting or denying the request.
(2004 Code, § 52.13) (Ord. 12-0684, passed 8-14-2012)