The drilling of any domestic, irrigation, or other groundwater wells within the town limits of the town of Twisp, Washington, or the subsequent use of any domestic, irrigation, or other groundwater well drilled in violation of this chapter, shall be prohibited by any person, firm, or corporation, from and after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.
(Ord. 523 § 1, 2003; Ord. 541 § 1, 2005)
Any person, firm, or corporation who violates the terms of this chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty up to and not to exceed $250.00. Each violation and each day of drilling or use in violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate violation. In addition to the civil penalties, the town attorney, on behalf of the town of Twisp, is authorized to seek to enjoin or restrain violations of this chapter, and in addition to statutory costs of suit, should the town obtain an injunction or restraining order against any person, firm or corporation violating the terms of this chapter, said person, firm or corporation shall be liable for reasonable attorney's fees incurred in the cost of said civil action.
(Ord. 523 § 2, 2003; Ord. 541 § 1, 2005)
The following groundwater wells are exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
(1) 
Groundwater wells drilled for municipal purposes within the town limits by the town of Twisp;
(2) 
Groundwater wells that have been determined by the town council of the town of Twisp to be in the best interests of the town, town residents or the public at large, at the discretion of the town council, and as approved with conditions by the town, upon application and satisfaction of a conditional use permit pursuant to TMC § 18.50.070, following such procedures therein, explaining the location, circumstances and use of the proposed groundwater well, and being otherwise in conformity with state and local laws and regulations.
(Ord. 523 § 3, 2003; Ord. 541 § 1, 2005; Ord. 681 § 1, 2014)