Chapter 13.60
GROUNDWATER WELL DRILLING

Sections:

13.60.010  Drilling and subsequent use prohibited.

13.60.020  Violation – Penalty.

13.60.030  Exemption.

13.60.010 Drilling and subsequent use prohibited.

The drilling of any domestic, irrigation, or other groundwater wells within the town limits of the town of Twisp, Washington, or the subsequent use of any domestic, irrigation, or other groundwater well drilled in violation of this chapter, shall be prohibited by any person, firm, or corporation, from and after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. (Ord. 541 § 1, 2005; Ord. 523 § 1, 2003)

13.60.020 Violation – Penalty.

Any person, firm, or corporation who violates the terms of this chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty up to and not to exceed $250.00. Each violation and each day of drilling or use in violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate violation. In addition to the civil penalties, the town attorney, on behalf of the town of Twisp, is authorized to seek to enjoin or restrain violations of this chapter, and in addition to statutory costs of suit, should the town obtain an injunction or restraining order against any person, firm or corporation violating the terms of this chapter, said person, firm or corporation shall be liable for reasonable attorney's fees incurred in the cost of said civil action. (Ord. 541 § 1, 2005; Ord. 523 § 2, 2003)

13.60.030 Exemption.

Groundwater wells drilled for municipal purposes within the town limits by the town of Twisp are exempt from the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 541 § 1, 2005; Ord. 523 § 3, 2003)