§ 81-44. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Available to the property means a tract or lot where city water service is located within 100 feet of the property line.

City means the City of Aledo, Texas.

City official means the city official who administers this article, or any duly authorized designee of such official.

Owner means a person having title to real property.

Permittee means the person to whom is issued a permit or certificate for a water well under this article, and his heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns.

Person means a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, company, or corporation, as well as an individual.

Water well means any hole or holes, bore or bores, to any sand, horizon, formation, strata or depth for the purpose of producing water for any use.

All technical or industry words or phrases used in this chapter and not specifically defined, shall have the meaning customarily attributable to them by prudent operators in the well or drilling industry.

(Ord. No. 02-13, § I(1), 8-22-2002)