(A) Before proceeding within the city with construction or reconstruction of any well, which involves drilling or casing insertion, the owners of the premises upon which the well is located or to be located shall obtain a permit from the Council.
(B) Application for a well permit shall be in writing on a form provided by the City Administrator, shall contain the information required thereon and shall be accompanied by a fee.
(C) The Council shall study the proposed well location, design, depth, capacity, cost and proposed water use, and consider the impact of the proposed private well upon present and planned public water supply and the health safety and welfare of the city and surrounding areas. The Council shall issue the permit unless it finds facts that show, and determines by resolution that the health, safety and welfare of the public require a denial.
(`87 Code, § 402.05)