§ 23.06.104. Municipal Well-head Protection: Referrals.

The purpose of this section is to protect groundwater resources from contamination by proposed development.

Minor Use Permit and Development Plan applications that propose uses within one mile of a municipal well (locations of municipal wells may be shown in the area plans) that have the potential to release toxic or hazardous materials (e.g., gas stations, businesses that handle hazardous wastes) shall be referred to the County Environmental Health Division for review and appropriate recommended measures that assure protection of water quality. Recommended measures may include, but are not limited to the following:

a.

Determining the extent of areas that contribute water to municipal wells, and making further recommendations as appropriate.

b.

Relocating proposed uses relative to municipal wells, especially where such uses involve the manufacture, storage or handling of hazardous materials.

c.

Concentrating or clustering development relative to the location of municipal wells.

d.

Reducing the density or intensity of proposed uses.

e.

Limiting the amounts of potential contaminants that may be stored or handled.

[Added 2004, Ord 3048]