A permit shall be obtained from the building inspector, who
shall issue the same upon a form prepared for that purpose before
any drilling operations of any kind whatever are conducted or commenced.
(1987 Code, ch. 10, sec. 8A; 2001
Code, sec. 13.801)
The permit fee shall be set by resolution of the city council
and is on file with the office of the city secretary.
(1987 Code, ch. 10, sec. 8B; 2001
Code, sec. 13.802)
Distances from adjoining property, alleys, and streets shall
be subject to the zoning code pertaining to their property.
(1987 Code, ch. 10, sec. 8G; 2001
Code, sec. 13.807)
All work of casing such well, determining the size and weight
of pipe to be used, the procedure of setting the pipe to the proper
depth and landing to insure the sealing off of all seepage and surface
waters which may contaminate the city water supply shall be under
the supervision, direction and control of the city building inspector,
including the installation of proper concrete block around the casing
at the surface in such a manner as to insure the complete sealing
off of the well so that no vermin or rodents may gain entrance thereto.
Such concrete block shall not be less than twelve (12) inches high,
and not less than twenty-four (24) inches square.
(1987 Code, ch. 10, sec. 8C; 2001
Code, sec. 13.803)
No windmills will be allowed within the city limits for the
purpose of pumping water. Water will be pumped by electric motor only.
(1987 Code, ch. 10, sec. 8D; 2001
Code, sec. 13.804)
When installing an electric drive pump over a well within the
corporate limits, all electric wiring shall be placed in rigid conduits
with proper radio interference controls, if such be needed, and the
erection of same shall be under the supervision and control of the
building inspector.
(1987 Code, ch. 10, sec. 8E; 2001
Code, sec. 13.805)
Any person within the city limits attempting to connect well water to the homesite water system of the home or business which in turn would discharge in the city’s sewage system would be subject to a fine in accordance with the general penalty provision set forth in section 1.01.009 of this code, and each day that such violation continues shall be a separate offense and all city utilities would be disconnected.
(1987 Code, ch. 10, sec. 8F; 2001
Code, sec. 13.806)
Any well that the water is or will be used for domestic and
household uses and will be discharged into a city sewer will have
to be metered.
(1987 Code, ch. 10, sec. 8I; 2001
Code, sec. 13.809)
