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9. [have a parcel of land with an existing well, and I have used my RV on the property. Will I be able to get a building permit <br />to build a residence without obtaining mitigation? <br />Due to the complexity of these situations, determinations will be made on a case by case basis, taking into consideration the <br />site specific circumstances. The County may require an opinion from Ecology prior to making a final decision. <br />10. 1 have a shared well, but only have built on one parcel. Do I need to mitigate for the second connection? <br />Yes, mitigation will be required for any new uses. <br />11. 1 had a house on my property that recently burned down. Will I need to obtain mitigation to rebuild? <br />No. If you previously had a permitted home on your property with a well then a water right for domestic use was already <br />established. Existing rights are not affected by these new regulations. <br />12. 1 have an existing stock water well, is that going to be limited by the new regulations? <br />No. Established water rights for various uses are not limited by the new regulations. Additionally, stock watering is primarily <br />regulated by the state through the Department of Ecology, not the County. As long as you continue using the well for the <br />established purpose, the county will not require you to mitigate. <br />13. Will I be able to water my lawn and /or have a garden and trees? <br />Yes, if your property has deeded irrigation water rights and is available for use, then these regulations will not apply to your <br />outdoor watering. If you have been using your existing exempt well to irrigate up to % acre of non-commercial lawn or <br />garden, prior to these new regulations, then you have appropriated that use and do not have to obtain mitigation. If you do <br />not have an irrigation water right or have not used your well for prior irrigation, then your usage will be limited. However, <br />you may be able to obtain additional mitigation specific to outdoor use from a well. <br />14. Will I have to meter my water usage if I obtain mitigation from a water bank? <br />Yes, when Permanent Measures are enacted, all new uses must be metered. The specifics of the metering requirements may <br />differ depending on the water bank from which the mitigation was obtained. <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />Last updated 04/08/2014 KCPHD <br />