(1)

Determinations. The boundaries of the Groundwater Protection Overlay Districts shall be as shown on the maps titled Groundwater Protection Districts for Municipal Recharge Areas in Portage County, as adopted or amended by the County Board. Boundary determinations for specific properties shall be made by the Zoning Administrator.

(2)

Variances, Special Exceptions and Administrative Appeals. Variances, special exceptions and administrative appeals shall be made to the Board of Adjustment as provided in section 7.1.6(5) Portage County Ordinance.

(3)

Changes And Amendments. The Board of Supervisors of Portage County may from time to time amend, supplement or change by Ordinance the boundaries of Districts or regulations herein as provided in section 7.1.6(7) Portage County Ordinance.

(4)

Nonconforming Uses And Structures.

Structures or uses of premises, which existed lawfully at the time of enactment of this section, shall be regulated as provided in section 7.1.6(1)(a)6. Portage County Ordinance.

Any use listed as a prohibited use within a Groundwater Protection Overlay District on the effective date of this Ordinance will be allowed to upgrade the facilities to facilitate or enhance groundwater protection. Plans for the proposed upgrade must be approved, and the appropriate permit issued by the Planning and Zoning Department, prior to any work being initiated.

(5)

Enforcement And Penalties. The provisions of this section shall be enforced as provided in section 7.1.6(8) Portage County Ordinance.

(6)

Severability. If any portion of this section is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this section shall not be affected thereby.

(Ord. of 2-2-1993; Res. No. 174-2020-2022, 11-9-2021)