Ridgecrest Municipal Code Art. II Water Wells and Water Supply Systems

The provisions of this article are adopted to preserve, protect and promote the health, safety and welfare of the public with respect to water supply.

(Code 1980, § 12-1.1; Ord. No. 75-8, § 1; Ord. No. 86-32, § 2)

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Agricultural service means water which is delivered to be used primarily for irrigation purposes.

Domestic service means water which is delivered to be used primarily for human consumption and sanitation.

Municipal and industrial service means water which is delivered to be used primarily for commercial and manufacturing purposes.

Public water purveyor means a public agency or regulated public utility which delivers water to others.

(Code 1980, § 12-1.2; Ord. No. 75-8, A3; Ord. No. 86-32, § 3)

No person, other than a public water purveyor, shall dig, drill, bore or drive a water well without first applying for and securing a permit from the city.

(Code 1980, § 12-1.3; Ord. No. 86-32, § 4)

Each application for a water well permit shall include:

(1) Evidence that a well site plan has been approved by the county health officer and planning commission.

(2) Evidence that the water well will be constructed by a person holding a valid water well drillers contractor's license.

(3) Evidence that the water well will be constructed in accordance with standards from time-to-time established by the city engineer.

(4) Such further information as the city engineer shall from time-to-time require.

(Code 1980, § 12-1.4; Ord. No. 86-32, § 5)

The city engineer shall issue a water well permit when the completed application has been filed with the necessary fees.

(Code 1980, § 12-1.5; Ord. No. 86-32, § 6)

Each water well permit shall expire on the 90th day after issuance if work has not been started and reasonable progress towards completion has not been maintained. The city engineer may extend the expiration date of the permit.

(Code 1980, § 12-1.6; Ord. No. 86-32, § 7)

Water purveyors shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing the production, storage, transmission and sale of water. Water purveyors shall also comply with the provisions of the International Fire Code, as adopted by the city, respecting the location and construction of fire hydrants and other fire protection devices.

(Code 1980, § 12-1.7; Ord. No. 86-32, § 8)

A water purveyor may install, operate and maintain water pipelines and underground appurtenances within city-owned rights-of-way provided an encroachment permit is obtained from the city in accordance with article II of chapter 14.

(Code 1980, § 12-1.8; Ord. No. 86-32, § 9)

Under other parts of this Code, the city requires the proponent of land divisions or other developments to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the city that adequate arrangements have been made to secure the necessary and appropriate water supply. Except as provided hereinabove with respect to facilities for fire protection, the design and construction of such water facilities shall be the responsibility of the water purveyor.

(Code 1980, § 12-1.9; Ord. No. 86-32, § 10)