Ordinances-1995-202

1 ORDINANCE NO. 1995- 202 PROHIBITION OF PRIVATE WELLS IN THE CITY BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA: SECTION 1 : PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance is to provide for uniform water service inside the City; protect the public health; and maintain the current municipal water system. SECTION 2: WELLS PROHIBITED AND EXCEPTIONS: Privately owned and maintained wells inside the City are prohibited if a City water main abuts the property line by either right of way or easement. New wells may be sunk if the City Council certifies to a property owner that the City is not prepared to provide water service within a reasonable time after the application is made for the service. A property- owner may petition the Council for approval of a well constructed and used for non- potable purposes, and the Council may grant such an exception if it finds the well is not intended for residential or commercial use and it is otherwise in the best interest of the City to grant such an exception. The City shall refer all applications for such exceptions to the City Engineer for review and comment. The property owner shall remain liable for meeting all other applicable state and county regulations and laws governing the location and operation of wells. SECTION 3: REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of the Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION 5: SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision, or part of this Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall no affect