(A) It is the purpose of this chapter to regulate the establishment of new wells drawing upon the aquifer within five miles of the Arizona-Sonora Boundary as described in Minute 242 of the Mexican Water Treaty of 1944, the “Five Mile Zone,” in order to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the City by managing the water supply to ensure the availability of a safe and secure source of potable water within its water utility service area to distribute to its residents, and secure the future needs and growth of the City.

(B) In making this policy, the City is committed to protecting its exclusive right to engage in a water utility business or enterprise within its service area, and to provide potable water and fire protection service to all residents and customers in sufficient quantities to meet public need and demand.

(C) In providing water service for the purposes of public health, safety, and welfare, the City further commits to providing safe water in effective quantities in accordance with its Assured Water Supply designation as granted by the Arizona Department of Water Resources on February 16, 2011 (DWR No. 40-700671.0000).

(D) In making this policy the City Council hereby refers to and adopts the findings and conclusions of the Hydrological Study on the Availability of Water for Assured Water Supply Designation, City of San Luis, Arizona, dated November 30, 2010. (Ord. 316 § 1, passed 7-25-2012; Ord. 319 § 1, passed 9-26-2012. Code 1982 § 9-2-1. Code 2012 § 54.01.)