§ 4.3.15. Well permits.  


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  • A.

    All new and expansion of existing wells and/or wellfields that supply water for qualified Community Water Systems (CWS), as defined in FAC Chapter 62-521.200(1) and operated by local governments, community or special districts, or private utility providers regulated by the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC), are required to obtain a Special Use Permit (SUP) from Marion County.

    B.

    The SUP request shall include public notice that the establishment of the well/wellfield and its concurring Well/Wellfield Protection Area, as defined in Article 5, "Well Head Protection".

    C.

    This provision shall not be implemented in a manner that conflicts with the exclusive jurisdiction of the water management districts to regulate the consumptive use of water under FS Chapter 373. Upon approval of the SUP, the well and/or wellfield shall be added to the FLUM Series Map #2, Well and Wellhead Protection Areas, with the next available administrative Comprehensive Plan Amendment Cycle.

(Ord. No. 17-08, § 2(Exh. A), 4-11-2017)