[3-7-2023(1)]
A person may conduct exploratory drilling and testing to identify the potential availability of significant groundwater resources in anticipation of establishing a significant groundwater well. A permit from the Code Enforcement Officer shall be required for all such exploratory drilling. All areas disturbed by such exploratory drilling shall be restored and revegetated to prevent erosion.
A request to extract water from a significant groundwater resource located in the Shoreland Zone by the development of one or more significant groundwater wells shall require the issuance of a permit by the Belfast Planning Board pursuant to the process and standards identified in Chapter 102, Zoning, Article VIII, Supplementary District Regulations, Division 7, Significant Groundwater Well Permit.