Adopting Wellhead Protection Ord #103-98 from St Joe County Health Dep and incorporate it in Ch 17, Art 5, Sec 17-47.1

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Officer that a facility shall not be issued a WHPA Permit, the following must be included in the written denial notice: (i) Name of property, number or other distinguishing titles specific to that property. (ii) Address of property. (iii) Effective date of denial. (iv) Reason for denial. (v) Date property shall cease operation, if existing facility. (vi) Notification of requirements for appeals procedure according to Section E(2)(g) of this Ordinance. Permits may be denied for the following reasons: 1. Failing to meet requirements of WHPA Permits. 2. Activities that, based on credible evidence, pose a threat to groundwater. 3. Presence of unlawful activity on the property. (g) Appeals Procedure for Denial of Application for WHPA Permit. (i) Request for Appeal. Within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a denial to issue a WHPA Permit within a WHPA, the property owner may submit an Appeal to the County Health Board. Such a request must include: (A) Name of property owner. (B) Address of property owner. (C) Address of property in question. (D) Telephone number. (E) Description of the nature of the appeal. (F) Any pertinent documentation regarding the appeal. (h) Non-Transferability of WHPA Permit. Unless formally denied, a WHPA Permit shall be issued for each facility operating within the WHPA; such permit may be transferred upon application to and after review by the Health Department. Such permit shall not be transferable if the permitted property is vacant or unoccupied for a period of six (6) months. (3) Restrictions in WHPA. (a) Zone 1. Only those activities and land uses necessary for the operation and maintenance of a community public water system shall be allowed within Zone 1 of the WHPA of a new, non-replacement community public water system water well or well field. -13-