(A)
Water
wells may be drilled on residential and commercial property within
the city; provided the area of the property meets all state, county,
and city requirements under the Tex. Health and Safety Code, Ch. 366
(THSC) and secs. 51.01 through 51.08, secs. 51.20 through 51.28 of
this code of ordinances. The property owner must use a licensed water
well driller. Prior to drilling, the contractor must acquire a permit
and pay a set fee from City Hall. Prior to receiving a permit, the
contractor must present a copy for the city files of the state licenses.
He or she must show proof of insurance, contact information, and a
plot plan showing the location of the well and showing the distances
from property lines, rights-of-way, on-site septic facility, other
utilities, and lake (if lakefront property). The permit will be issued
only if all requirements on lot size and floodplain requirements are
met. The city requires that all water wells dug on lakefront property
be at least 75 feet from the edge of the lake. (Refer to latest copy
of TCEQ site evaluation tables.)
(B)
All
electrical and plumbing connections to the residents or commercial
buildings will require additional permits at set fees by the city.
It will be the property owner’s responsibility to have the water
from the well tested before a connection permit will be issued for
the safety and health of the resident. The city will not be liable
for any water well quality and service, this is solely the responsibility
of the property owner.
(Ordinance 2011-27(f) adopted 11/12/15)
Established by current water provider.
(Ordinance 2013-8 adopted 12/-/13)
