If the administrative authority finds the application for a permit requested pursuant
to this chapter to contain all the required information and the proposed work is in
compliance with all applicable standards as specified in this chapter, the administrative
authority shall issue a well permit.
(b)
If an application is found to be incomplete, the administrative authority shall notify
the applicant in writing, advising the applicant of the specific information or documentation
that is required to complete the application.
(c)
Should the applicant wish to make any changes to the approved permit, the change shall
be approved by the administrative authority in writing prior to commencing work. If
changes to the well casing size or an increase in the total depth of the well is required
during the course of construction of the well due to unforeseen circumstances, the
administrative authority shall be notified in a manner prescribed by the administrative
authority prior to making the change.
(d)
A permit issued for construction of a well applies to the construction of one completed
well. Prior approval from the administrative authority is required if the well is
to be moved to a location other than that designated on the approved permit. Any preliminary
tests holes that are not developed into completed wells are to be properly filled
with compacted backfill material prior to relocating the drill site.
(e)
The permit approval received from the administrative authority is separate from any
other permit or clearance that may be required by another governmental agency or entity.
(f)
Prior to the issuance of a new well construction or modification permit, any abandoned
wells on the property shall be declared inactive or destroyed in accordance with acceptable
standards provided in the ordinance codified in this chapter.
