§ 24.20.180. Frequently flooded areas—Wells.


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  • New wells shall be located outside the one-hundred-year floodplain, floodway, coastal high hazard areas, high ground water flood hazard areas, and the high ground water flood hazard area no development zone. Within one-hundred-year channel migration hazard areas, new wells are permitted, subject to Chapter 24.50 TCC. Wellheads shall be located a minimum of two feet above base flood elevation. The well and all approved appurtenances shall be located as far from the frequently flooded area as possible. Also see WAC 173-160-171.

(Ord. No. 14773, § 3(Att. B), 7-24-2012)