§ 22-411. Application permit.

(a)

Permit applications for a geothermal exchange system shall be in writing and in such form that shall be prescribed by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Every application shall be signed by the geothermal exchange system contractor. A separate application is required for every five vertical loop wells or five horizontal loop trenches.

(b)

The application shall be accompanied by a plan showing the location of all existing structures, wells, septic tanks, secondary sewage treatment units, cesspools, privies, sewers, lakes, ponds or streams on the applicant's property and on neighboring properties, if they are within 200 feet of the proposed geothermal exchange systems.

(c)

Prior to the approval of the permit, the county health department, at its discretion, may require additional information, and/or inspect the property and neighboring properties.

(Ord. No. 2015-01-04, 1-15-2015)