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Water Availability
A. In general.
(1) All water requirements shall be stated in application.
(2) No permit for construction, building or use of building and/or land shall be issued until satisfactory proof of the availability and supply of water is furnished the Zoning Officer.
(3) No wells may be dug or drilled on the premises except by permit.
(4) Where available, all potable water services shall be supplied by water distribution companies operating and supervised as municipal or public utilities by virtue of the laws of the commonwealth and the ordinances of this Township.
B. In commercial and industrial districts:
(1) Water required on the premises for commercial or manufacturing purposes, including air conditioning, shall be supplied by water distribution companies unless the water distribution companies are not available, and provided that a permit is granted by the Township in accordance with the ordinances of the Township.
(2) Where surface or ground water sources are existing and available or can be developed on the premises without impairment to similar services on adjacent or near properties or to public water supplies, they may be used for air conditioning with water recirculation upon a permit granted by the Board of Supervisors upon the recommendation of the Board of Health and the Township Engineer.
See § 116-28: Water availability for more information.
See Building, Permitting and Licensing for more information.
See Permit Applications for more information.