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Title 17E
Chapter 17E.010
Section 17E.010.080
 

Title 17E Environmental Standards

Chapter 17E.010 Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas – Aquifer Protection

Article II. Implementation

Section 17E.010.080 Prohibition – Nuisance

  1. The pollution or creation of a substantial risk of pollution of the Spokane aquifer by any proposed or existing land use, installation, or activity is prohibited.
     
  2. The pollution or creation of a substantial risk of pollution of the Spokane aquifer by any proposed or existing land use, installation or activity is declared a public nuisance.
     
  3. In addition to its popular meaning "pollution" herein refers to a seepage, spillage, or other release into the environment of a critical material.
     
  4. An activity, installation or land use may be declared a nuisance by the critical review officer upon a finding that the criteria set forth herein are met.
     
  5. Maintenance of a condition on premises in violation of this chapter or applicable federal or state laws, such as those relating to underground storage tank installations, is designated a public nuisance, which may be abated in any lawful manner in addition to any other applicable penalties or remedies.

Date Passed: Monday, February 21, 2005

Effective Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2005

ORD C33583 Section 1