§ 23.08.178. Water Wells and Impoundments.

Water wells and surface water impoundments including constructed ponds, lakes or reservoirs are subject to the provisions of this section.

a.

Permit requirement. Water Wells and Impoundments that are appealable to the Coastal Commission pursuant to Section 23.01.043 of this Title require approval of a Minor Use Permit, unless a Development Plan is otherwise required. All water wells are also subject to the requirements of Section 8.40 of this code. Non-appealable development shall be as follows:

(1)

Wells. Plot Plan and as set forth in Chapter 8.40 of this code.

(2)

Impoundments. Plot Plan approval unless another permit is otherwise required by Chapter 23.03 of this title.

b.

Well monitoring required. In some areas of the Coastal Zone groundwater is limited and extraction must be monitored to satisfy the requirements of the California Coastal Act. All water well permit applications within the Coastal Zone shall be reviewed by the County Engineer to determine if participation in a water monitoring and management program is necessary to assure maintenance of a safe and adequate groundwater supply. The manner in which a permit applicant shall participate in the monitoring program, including the frequency and type of reporting shall be determined by the County Engineer.

[Amended 1992, Ord. 2591]