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watersystem if a water main is available to the property unless the City Council approves a private well where unusual circumstances exist. 2. Water Main Unavailable: Where new homes or buildings do not have a water main available to the property, the City Council shall determine whether and under what conditions the Municipal water system will be extended to serve the property or a private well allowed. (Ord. 530, 3-20-1967) D. Existing Private Water System: Existing private water systems may be continued and maintained, Private wells serving such systems may not be drilled without a permit from the Director ofPublic Works or the City Council. (Ord. 891, 12-14-1981) E. Per�nit Required: No person shall drill any well without first obtaining a permit. Application for such permit shall state the character, location and size of the proposed well. The permit fee shall be set by City Council resolution. (Ord. 891, 12-14-1981) F. Requirements For Issuance: The Director of Public Works shall issue such pennits only if one of the following exists: 1. The well will only serve one single-family residence, and the use of the Municipal system would create a health problein for the occupants of such single-family dwelling. 2. The well is to be used for monitoring purposes only and will be abandoned in accordance with State regulations at a set future date. 3. All other wells shall require a permit from the City Council. The City Council will issue such permits only after a determination that the private well will not interfere with the Municipal system and that the property cannot be served by the existing Municipal system. (Ord. 891, 12-14-1981; 1995 Code) 4. Upon the completion of the drilling of each and every well, the well driller shall notify the Chief Code Enforcement Officer and shall furnish the Chief Code Enforcement Officer with a visual pumping test of sufficient duration to determine the yield which shall be of a minimum rate of ten (10) gallons per minute. Within ten days after such a test of a well, the well driller shall file an affidavit with the Chief Code Enforcement Officer setting forth the results of the test, the capacity of the well, the pumping level, the depth of casing from grade and a description of the screen or rock formation. (Ord. 276, 5-19-1959; 1995 Code) G. Well Pumps: No person shall install or replace a pump without first obtaining a permit to do so. Application for a permit to install or replace a pump for a well shall be made in writing to the Chief Code Enforcement Officer and shall state the manufacturer, type, horsepower and rating of the proposed pump to be installed or replaced. The permit fee shall be set by City Council resolution. (Ord. 873, 12-22-1980; 1995 Code) 801.28 : PRIVATE USE OF WATER TOWERS: A. Permit Required: No person shall in any way use any Municipal water tower for private use without first obtaining a permit from the City Council to do so. B. Fee: If the permit is issued by the City Council, it shall be valid only as long as the applicant pays to the City the fee as set by City Council resolution. The permit must be renewed annually. C. Cancelling Permits: The City Council may at any time cancel any permit issued to aprivate person to in any way use any City Municipal water tower by returning to the person the unused portion of the annual fee. (Ord. 419, 4-20-1964; 1995 Code) Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance amendment to the City Code shall take effect upon the passage and publication of this ordinance. 11