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Most forms may be filled out and submitted online (Using Internet Explorer only at this time); However, applications will not be fully processed until the appropriate application fee has been received.<\/span> Each form you submit will generate an \u201cApplication Received\u201d acknowledgement that will be sent to the email address you provide on the form.<\/p>\n

The Applications for Groundwater Certificate Replacement and Acknowledgement of District Regulatory Requirements require special handling and must be downloaded, completed, and mailed to the District office.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Overview of the Permit Process<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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When you submit an application to receive a permit to operate a water well, the application travels through five distinct steps. At each step, decisions are made or actions taken based on the information you put on the application form. For this reason, it is very important that you provide the best available information when you complete the form. Inaccurate or incomplete information can delay or prevent us from issuing you a permit.<\/p>\n

The 5 Steps in the Permit Process<\/h2>\n

Step 1 Application with Fee<\/strong><\/p>\n

The permitting cycle begins when we receive your application and application fee.<\/p>\n

Step 2 Public Hearing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your application is then scheduled for a public hearing with the Hearing Examiner<\/p>\n

Step 3 Board Action<\/strong><\/p>\n

After the hearing, your application is scheduled for action by the Districts\u2019 Board of Directors at their next Board Meeting.<\/p>\n

Step 4 Issue Permit Fee Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n

If the Board of Directors approves your application, we will issue a Permit Fee Statement based on the allocation and use<\/p>\n

Step 5 Permit Fee Paid then Permit Issued<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you have paid the Permit Fee, a Water Well Permit will be issued and you may begin to withdraw water.<\/p>\n

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If there are only 5 steps, why does the process sometimes seem to take so long?<\/strong><\/p>\n

An Example Based on a Renewal Application:<\/p>\n

For a permit that expires in June, the renewal for its new permit term beginning on July 1, is mailed out the first week of March. (Nearly 4 months in advance.) June renewals\/expirations are automatically scheduled for the April Hearing which is normally the first Thursday of each month. After the hearing, the June renewals\/expirations are scheduled for the May Board Meeting which is the fourth Wednesday of each month. Renewal applications that have had their application fees paid and their forms properly filled out are brought before the May Board for approval.<\/p>\n

Applications that have not been returned, have not paid their application fees, or have additional information that is needed are continued to the next board meeting. (June) At the June Board Meeting applications are acted upon that have met the above criteria. Those applicants that did not send in their renewal forms or did not pay their application fees, will have no action taken by the Board, and will let their permits expire effective the end of the month and will have to go through the hearing and board meeting process again, once they have submitted their application and fees.<\/p>\n

For more Permitting FAQ\u2019s visit the FAQ section of this site.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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