The city has adopted, as required by state statute, the generally
accepted rules and regulations for the establishment of utilities
as stated in the Uniform Plumbing Code, as published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and the International
Plumbing Code, as published by the International Code Council. Buildings
should be constructed in a fashion that corresponds with the specifications
of the International Code Council. In addition to the requirements
of the above-stated organizations, the establishment of utilities
within the corporate limits of the city must comply with the rules
and regulations set forth by the state.
(2002 Code, sec. 12.01; Ordinance
adopting Code)
If damage to city equipment is found to have been caused by
unauthorized personnel attempting to connect, turn on, turn off or
disconnect any utility service offered by the city, or remove, replace
or repair any equipment connected to any such utility service, a minimum
charge of $35.00 will be added to the utility owner’s bill.
If extensive damage is found to city property, current replacement
cost of damage will be added to the utility owner’s bill.
(Ordinance 386 adopted 5/12/09)
(a)
No water well may be drilled within the corporate limits of the city,
without complying with the following regulations:
(1)
An application must be filed with the city’s code enforcement
office to which is attached a plat showing the following: legal description
and street address of the property upon which the well is to be drilled;
boundary lines of the property upon which the well is to be located;
location of the well; and depth the well is to be drilled. A copy
of the city permit will be sent to the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation
District (“district”) whose principal office is located
in White Deer, Texas. Any water well must comply with all of the rules
and regulations of the district.
(2)
No well may be located nearer than seventy-five feet (75') from the
sewer lines which provide such service by the city.
(3)
The well shall not be connected with any water distribution lines
which provide such city utility services to the property.
(4)
The well will be completed so that none of the water produced will
contaminate the water mains of the city or any of the service lines
on said property.
(b)
No sales of the water from the wells are permitted nor may such water
be provided without charge for any off-premises use.
(c)
A nonrefundable administrative fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall
be paid when the application is filed.
(d)
If the application complies with these regulations, the code enforcement
office shall issue a permit.
(e)
City personnel shall have the right of ingress and egress to the
property upon which the well is located during normal business hours
to inspect the well to insure compliance with these regulations.
(Ordinance 467 adopted 3/23/17)
