§ 25-145. Off-site wells, water tanks, and/or water systems.

(a)

Any special use permit for off-site wells, water tanks and/or water systems approved by the board of supervisors shall be subject to the approval of the Virginia Department of Health. The application submitted to the board of supervisors shall include a description of the withdrawal rates, storage capacity and water treatment facilities. However, acceptance of the report and approval of a special use permit by the board of supervisors shall not be deemed to replace or substitute for health department approval.

(b)

No special use permit for off-site wells, water tanks and/or water systems shall be issued unless the system meets the applicable requirements for water facilities as set forth in Chapter 22 of the Franklin County Code.

(c)

No special use permit for an off-site well, water tank and/or water system shall be approved unless the applicant and/or owner agree to connect to a public utility should it become available.

(d)

Any special use permit for an off-site well, water tank and/or water system shall be limited to the size and capacity required to serve the principle use explicitly described in the special use permit application and to which the well, water tank and/or water system is appurtenant. After approval of the special use permit, the water system shall not be connected to serve any other parcel of land or use, nor shall it be further expanded in size or capacity unless and until a revised special use permit has been approved by the board of supervisors for the expansion.

(e)

Any replacement well, water tank and/or water systems shall be limited to the size and capacity required to serve the existing principle use, and shall not be further expanded unless and until a revised special use permit has been approved by the board of supervisors.

(f)

Access for water lines to reach the off-site well, water tanks and/or water system from the subject property shall be an easement at least fifteen (15) feet in width and shall be shown on the plat that identifies the off-site well or water tank easement; provided, however, that in areas along state maintained roads the county shall determine the width of easements on a case by case basis based on the recommendation of the Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Department of Transportation.

(Res. No. 26-09-99, 9-21-99)

(Res. No. 26-09-99, 9-21-99)