(a) Test and exploratory holes require a permit and are subject to the standards in subsection (b) of this section if any of the following conditions applies, but not otherwise:
(1) The planned or actual depth of the hole is 20 feet or greater.
(2) At the planned depth, the hole is expected to come within five feet of known or anticipated ground water.
(3) As installed, the hole encounters ground water.
(4) The hole is planned to remain open for more than 24 hours, or remains open for more than 24 hours.
(b) A test or exploratory hole subject to this section shall be destroyed following completion of the test work in accordance with the standards and criteria set forth in this chapter unless a person first obtains a permit to change the use of the test or exploratory to a water well.
(Added by Ord. No. 10642 (N.S.), effective 1-10-20)