The Village Board finds that land development activities in
the Village can have a significant adverse impact upon groundwater
levels, which can adversely impact upon the health, safety and welfare
of the community. In particular, and without limitation, the Village
Board finds that development can:
A. Cause temporary or permanent loss of adequate water supply for the
community from existing wells and infrastructure;
B. Diminish the capacity of water resources to support recreational
and water supply uses and a natural diversity of plant and animal
life; and
C. Reduce groundwater recharge, which may diminish stream base flows
and/or lower water levels in local lakes, ponds and wetlands.
The purpose of this article is to set forth requirements for
groundwater protection related to development, aimed to minimize the
impact upon steady state groundwater levels, in order to diminish
the threats to public health, safety, welfare, and the natural resources
of the Village.