Prior to the construction, alteration, or repair of a water system, the operator of the water system shall obtain a permit for said construction, alteration or repair. The construction, alteration or repair of a water system without the issuance of said permit is a violation of this article and subject to all penalties. (Ord. 383 § 80, 1974).

The permit shall be issued upon the application of the owner, which application shall have accompanying therewith plans and specifications. The county engineer shall issue the permit if he is satisfied that said application, plans and specifications comply with the state and local laws. If the application, plans and specifications do not so comply, then the county engineer shall deny the issuance of the permit. (Ord. 383 § 81, 1974).

A division of land, the creation of which results in any lot less than one acre, shall not permit the installation of an on-site water system, but shall require water service be provided by a water system, except that an on-site water system may be installed with the approval of the county engineer. (Ord. 383 § 82, 1974).

A permit for a water system may be revoked for violation of the provisions of this article, any other ordinance of the county, any state statute, federal statute, or regulation adopted pursuant thereto. Proceedings to revoke a permit for a water system shall be initiated by the county engineer, who shall fix a time and a place for a public hearing, and give notice thereof by certified mail to the owner or operator of the water system, and by publication in a newspaper of general circulation, and by posting said notice conspicuously at a place served by the water system. Such notice shall be given not less than ten days before the date of the public hearing. The county engineer shall hold the public hearing, and his decision shall be made no later than five days after the public hearing. The county engineer shall give notice of his decision to the owner or operator of the water system personally or by certified mail within five days from the date of his decision, and by regular mail to any other person who has requested in writing notice of his decision. The water system owner or operator, or any interested party may appeal the decision of the county engineer within fifteen days from the date of notice of his decision to the water appeals board. An appeal shall be initiated by filing a written notice of appeal with the county engineer, accompanied by a fee of twenty-five dollars. The county engineer shall transmit to the water appeals board all papers and documents which constitute the record of the action appealed. The appeal shall, within five days of filing the notice of appeal, be set for hearing by the clerk of the water appeals board. The water appeals board may, but shall not be required to, hold further public hearings. Notice of any such hearing shall be given in the manner provided in this section. The water appeals board may reverse, affirm wholly or partly, or may modify the decision appealed. The decision appealed shall remain in effect pending the decision of the water appeals board unless stayed by order of the water appeals board. (Ord. 383 § 83, 1974).

Unless otherwise provided herein, any notice required to be given under this article shall be in writing by mail. Service shall be complete upon deposit of the notice in the United States mail, postage prepaid, by the officer or employee authorized to give notice. (Ord. 383 § 84, 1974).

The plan checking and construction permit fees shall be according to a schedule made by the county engineer and approved by the board of supervisors. Said approved schedule of fees shall be on file with the board of supervisors and the county engineer.
A. Plan Checking Fees. The developer of the water system shall pay to the county engineer a plan check fee at the time of filing the construction plans. The valuation for the purpose of determining the plan checking fees shall be based upon an itemized cost estimate prepared and submitted with the plans by the developer’s engineer and subject to the approval of the county engineer.
B. Construction Permit Fees. The developer of the water system shall also pay to the county engineer for each construction permit a fee based upon the estimated cost of the water system as approved by the county engineer. Upon payment of said fee, the county engineer shall assume full jurisdiction over the inspection of said construction. The developer shall pay for all tests required to be made by the county engineering and health departments. Upon satisfactory completion of the water system, the county engineer shall certify to the board of supervisors that it has been completed in accordance with county requirements and standards. (Ord. 383 § 85, 1974).