For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DRILLER. The person supervising, drilling or participating in the actual drilling, deepening or modification of the well.
DRILLING. Any modification, deepening or actual drilling of a well as defined herein.
OCCUPANT. A person seeking to drill, deepen or modify a well as the owner or person having control of the property or location where the well is to be drilled.
PERSON. Any individual, trust, estate, corporation, partnership or other legal entity.
WELL. An artificial excavation or opening in the ground more than 18 feet deep and vertical depth below land surface for which groundwater of any temperature is sought or obtained.
(Ord. 569, passed 5-1-2001)