§ 62-3637. Type 3 aquifer recharge areas.

The following regulations shall apply to Type 3 recharge areas:

(1)

There shall be no abandonment, land-spreading or other release of a hazardous material, or soil, sand or debris containing hazardous materials, on or into the land, surface water or groundwater, or into any drain or conveyance leading to the land, surface water or groundwater.

(2)

New facilities which store, handle or use hazardous materials in excess of the threshold amount shall be prohibited after April 3, 1989.

(3)

If there is local use from private wells, including irrigation wells, the maximum impervious surface shall be 45 percent of the Type 3 aquifer recharge area on the site, unless the developer can document that the proposed development will not decrease the recharge potential of the site. The use of porous concrete, reuse water and other methods that a certified engineer can use to demonstrate that the proposed development will not decrease the recharge potential of the site will be acceptable to meet the intent of this requirement. Any area which is within a designated wastewater reuse area as outlined in chapter 110, article IV, or utilizing 100 percent reuse water for irrigation as agreed to by the applicant and the county, shall be exempt from this maximum impervious surface requirement. This shall include agreements entered into with the county prior to April 3, 1989. The natural resources management office shall accept the use of porous concrete in Type 3 aquifer recharge areas if certified by a professional civil engineer registered in the State of Florida that installation and maintenance shall be such that the permeability rates meet or exceed manufacturer's specifications.

(4)

If there is not local use from private wells, the natural resources management office shall review the proposed project during the site plan or development approval process, and may waive the 45 percent impervious surface requirement.

(5)

Land alteration shall not alter the recharge or storage characteristics of the area. This includes the removal of high-permeability soils or replacement with lower-permeability soils; compaction; or the cutting, filling, grading or alteration of natural topography without an active development order.

(Ord. No. 2010-06, § 6, 3-9-10)