The following water wells are permitted within the city, under the terms and conditions specified:
(A) Water wells lawfully in existence at the time of the enactment of this chapter, provided however, the size of any such water well shall not be expanded. This applies to existing water wells for so long as they are functioning properly and providing potable drinking water. Once an existing well fails and it is determined that the existing well is not repairable, or not restorable without additional drilling, the property owner will be prohibited from drilling a new well or restoring the existing well and will be required to connect to city water service provided city water service is available.
(B) A water well drilled on private property intended to supply water for a single-family or a two-family residence where city water service is not available.
(C) A water well drilled on private property intended to supply water for commercial purposes where city water service is not available and it is determined by the City Council that city water service cannot be provided to the property in a manner that would not create unreasonable hardship or burden to the property owner.
(D) A water well used solely for the purpose of construction site dewatering or for conducting response activities, including sampling or treatment of the groundwater, under a plan approved and permits issued by the appropriate state or local government regulatory agencies.
(Ord. 13-1119C, passed 11-19-2013)