Two or more connections on two or more separately owned parcels, or non-contiguous parcels under common ownership.

No permit needed for single connection on a parcel; two or more connections on one parcel or if two or more contiguous parcels are under common ownership.

All well owners must register wells ($25 fee) and report use annually.

Only Mobile WDS serving four or more parcels and connections need a permit.

For mobile systems, exemption of bottled water deliveries, on-site cisterns for residential landscape irrigation. 

Prohibits permanent potable mobile systems consistent with County policy.

Well registration and reporting is still required.

See separate worksheet.

Staff recommends changes to fee schedule to reflect true costs.

Completed water release form signed by jurisdiction or other application as acceptable by the General Manager.

Complete set of construction drawings and proof of any discretionary approvals, as necessary.

Note corrections to ordinance in staff note to be consisting water permit regualtions.

Application form and supplemental questionnaire. Describe proposed changes in water use, number of connections and how calculated; describe new production and changes in water sources; show land use approvals; document existing water rights and planned changes; demonstrate CEQA compliance; attach Health Dept. application; identify unique issues or considerations, or special conditions.

Single-family parcels in consolidated bedrock areas will be required to perform 72-hour test. 

Note that Health Dept. currently recommends 72-hour test for consolidated bedrock, but does not require it for single family parcels.

If 1 potable connection, major inorganics. 

No testing required for subpotable use.

Public hearing before the Board for all WDS permits, regardless of size or water source.

General Manager serves as hearing officer for non-potable systems. Exempts non-potable systems outside of MPWRS with 1 or 2 connections from hearing process; staff processes applications directly.

Note staff recommendation for General Manager to serve as hearing officer for potable systems outside MPWRS. 

(see attached process milestone list)

Review application and technical documentation; write completeness letter within 30 days; review additional materials and discuss with applicant.

CEQA review and notices as lead or responsible agency. 

Mail notices to property owners and put notice in Herald. Ensure posting has occurred.

Write staff notes, draft findings and conditions of approval.

If approved, file notices with Monterey County;

Forward indemnity agreement and final conditions and findings for written concurrence by applicant;

Final confirmation letter.

Follow-up annual well reporting, conservation inspections etc.
 

Simple, small applications require minimum of 20 staff hours (3-5 staff) plus Board action at public hearing. Time period spans 2-3 months.

Complex, large applications may take hundreds of staff hours and span many months.

Currently, 3-4 applications for water distribution systems processed each year. No applications for mobile systems have been processed to date.

Need to revise all application forms and create information packages to guide applicants.

Need to develop staff implementation guide due to greater complexity of ordinance.
 

Application volume would likely increase at least 10-fold from 3-4 applications per year to over 50 applications per year, based on recent trends (see attachment).

Existing staff cannot handle this load and carry out existing duties. Half-time position would be needed (assume 20+ staff hours per application, 50+ applications per year, at least 1,000 hours of additional staff time ). 
 

Significantly greater volume of public hearings, either before the Board or the General Manager, depending on application.