§ 78-37. Privately owned wells.  


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  • (a)

    Privately owned wells may be drilled and used within the corporate limits of the city only for the purpose of lawn sprinkling, irrigation, operation of air conditioning units, filling of swimming pools or other similar uses, but not for human consumption.

    (b)

    It shall be unlawful for any person to bore, dig or drill wells permitted under subsection (a) of this section within the city limits unless an application is made and a permit obtained from the city building official. The application and permit shall show all data concerning the proposed size and anticipated depth of the well and its exact location.

(Code 1988, § 22-27)