This article shall be known, cited, and referred to as the "Wellhead
Protection Ordinance (WHPO)."
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
AQUIFER
A saturated, permeable, geologic formation that contains
and will yield significant quantities of water.
FIVE-YEAR TIME OF TRAVEL (FIVE-YEAR TOT)
The area downgradient and upgradient of the wells, the outer
boundary of which it is determined or estimated that groundwater and
potential contaminants will take five years to reach a well. That
area is 210 feet for Well No. 1 and 52 feet for Well No. 2.
GROUNDWATER PROTECTION DISTRICT
Includes the following area:
A.
Minimum separation distances specified in § NR 811.12(5)(d),
Wis. Adm. Code.
B.
Wellhead Protection Area designated in the Village Wellhead
Protection Plan.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
The meaning specified under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200(c) and
by OSHA under 40 CFR Part 370.
RECHARGE AREA
Area in which water reaches the zone of saturation by surface
infiltration and encompasses all areas or features that supply groundwater
recharge to a well.
WELL
A property or piece of land used primarily for the purpose
of supplying a location for construction of a well to supply the Village
of Woodville municipal water system.
ZONE OF INFLUENCE
A circle around each well that represents a cone of depression
in the water table defined by a drawdown of one foot that would develop
after 30 days of continuous pumping at full capacity, with no recharge
to the groundwater, as specified in § NR 811.12(6)(b), Wis.
Adm. Code.
The boundaries of the Groundwater Protection Overlay Districts
shall be shown on the Village of Woodville Zoning Map. The locations and boundaries of the zoning districts established
by this chapter are set forth in the Village of Woodville's most
recent and up-to-date wellhead protection plan (on file in the office
of the Village Clerk) incorporated herein and hereby made a part of
this article. Said figures, together with everything shown thereon
and all amendments thereto, shall be as much a part of this chapter
as though fully set forth and described herein this article and thus
promotes public health, safety, and welfare. The Groundwater Protection
Overlay District is intended to protect the groundwater recharge area
for the water supply from contamination.
Insofar as the standards in this section are not inconsistent
with the provisions of § 62.23(7)(h), Wis. Stats., they
shall apply to all preexisting uses. The existing lawful use of a
structure or building that is not in conformity with the provision
of this article may be continued, subject to the following:
A. No modifications or additions to a preexisting use shall be permitted
unless they are made in conformity with the provisions of this section.
For the purposes of this section, the words "modification," and "addition"
shall include, but not be limited to, any alteration, addition, modification,
rebuilding or replacement of any such existing structure. Ordinary
maintenance repairs are not considered structural repairs, modifications
or additions; such ordinary maintenance repairs include internal or
external painting, decorating, paneling, and the replacement of doors,
windows, and other nonstructural components.
B. If a preexisting use is discontinued for 12 consecutive months, any
future use of the land, structure or building shall conform to the
requirements of this article.