1.
As used in this article, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,
the term GROUND WATER shall mean water under the surface of the earth
regardless of the geologic structure in which it is standing or moving
outside the cut bank of any definite stream.
2.
GROUND WATER WELL – Shall mean any drilled or dug well, installed
or used for the purpose of securing "ground water" as herein defined.
3.
As used in this article, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,
DOMESTIC USE means the use of water by a natural individual or by
a family or household for household purposes, for farm and domestic
animals up to the normal grazing capacity of the land and for the
irrigation of land not exceeding a total of three acres in area for
the growing of gardens, orchards and lawns.
It shall be unlawful and an offense, within the city limits,
for any individual, firm, partnership, association or corporation
to install a ground water well for irrigation use only, without having
secured from the City of Weatherford a permit for same.
It shall be the duty of the Water Superintendent of the city to receive applications for permits, inspect the premises for the site of the well and to issue permit for same, providing that all ordinances of the City of Weatherford, and all laws of the State of Oklahoma have been complied with. Appeals from any action of the Water Superintendent pertaining to the application may be had in the same manner and under the same regulations as appeals are provided by Chapter 4 of the City Code.
It shall be the duty of the Water Superintendent of the city
to make an annual inspection of all ground water wells in the City
of Weatherford, existing for "domestic use", to ascertain that the
wells are being maintained as provided by the ordinances of the city,
and the laws of the State of Oklahoma, and the regulations of the
Oklahoma State Department of Health.
1.
In order to defray the cost of the issuance of permits, and making
inspection of the wells, the following fees will be charged.
