In interpreting and applying the provisions
of this chapter, said provisions shall be held to be the minimum requirements
for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience
and general welfare. Where the provisions of this chapter impose greater
restrictions than those of any statute, other ordinance or regulation,
the provisions of this chapter shall be controlling. Where the provisions
of any statute, other ordinance or regulation impose greater restrictions
than this chapter, the provisions of such statute, other ordinance
or regulation shall be controlling.
It shall be unlawful and in violation of this
chapter for any person to drill, dig, construct or utilize a well,
except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
No well shall be drilled, dug, constructed or
used for any purpose whatsoever except the withdrawal of fluids from
subterranean sources. The discharge of sewage or any substance into
a well is expressly prohibited.
[Amended 4-4-1989 by Ord. No. 109]
It shall be unlawful and in violation of this
chapter for any person to drill, dig or construct a well in the Township
without having first registered with the Township Manager. Such registration
will be deemed completed after submission of a written request, along
with a registration fee, and the issuance of a statement of registration
by the Township Manager.
The registration provided for in §
181-5 hereof shall be perpetual unless revoked for cause by the Township. Such registration will be automatically revoked upon conviction or judicial decision that the registrant has violated any terms of this chapter.
[Amended 4-4-1989 by Ord. No. 109]
No well may be drilled, dug or constructed nor
shall any well drilled after the effective date of this chapter be
utilized without having first received a well permit from the Code
Enforcement Officer. Applications for permits shall be submitted to
the Code Enforcement Officer, along with the application fee.
The registration and application fees herein
provided may be increased or decreased or entirely eliminated by the
Supervisors of Limerick Township at any time by resolution.