§ 34B-1. Declaration of purpose, findings, and intent.  


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  • (a)

    It is the purpose of this chapter to establish standards for domestic water systems, as defined in this chapter, and to ensure that they are developed, constructed, modified and operated in a manner that protects the health, safety and welfare of the people of Santa Barbara County. It is the intent of the board of supervisors in adopting the standards described in this chapter to ensure domestic water systems subject to this chapter are capable of providing pure, wholesome and potable water on a continuous basis and under adequate pressure.

    (b)

    Requirements for hydrogeologic evaluations and engineered plans and specifications for multiple-parcel water systems are established because experience has shown that, compared to individual water systems, this type of system is characterized by greater water demand and a lack of a designated individual or party to serve as a water purveyor who will be solely responsible for controlling, maintaining and operating these types of water systems after they are constructed and put into service.

    (c)

    It is the intent of the board of supervisors to adopt local standards for state small water systems constructed and operated on or after November 12, 1991, in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 116340, and supporting regulations found in Title 22, California Code of Regulations (CCR), Sections 64211 through 64217.

(Ord. No. 12-4843, 9-11-2012)