[Adopted 7-15-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-04]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ENERGY SOURCE OPERATION
An operation that involves the transmittal of seismic waves
to model the geophysical properties of the earth's crust.
It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct any exploration
activities within the Borough of Dravosburg regarding oil, gas, and/or
other materials by the use of energy source operations, including,
without limitation, weight drops and/or vibrating machines, thumper
trucks or any other vehicles or equipment that causes vibrations,
without first obtaining a permit therefor from the Borough of Dravosburg,
and the use of explosives for such activities is strictly prohibited.
The term of a permit issued under this article shall be for
one year beginning on the date of approval of the permit by the Borough
Engineer, and all energy source operations shall be completed within
said term. The applicant shall notify the Borough Engineer a minimum
of three business days in advance of the actual commencement of energy
source operations. Once operations have commenced, in the event the
applicant is rendered unable, wholly or in part, by circumstances
beyond the applicant's control, to complete operations within
the remaining term of the permit, then the time for completion may
be extended, at the sole discretion of the Borough Engineer, for a
period of time not to exceed six months, upon written request by the
applicant setting forth full particulars of the circumstances causing
the delay which were not within the control of the applicant and which
the applicant could not have avoided by the exercise of due diligence
and care.
Energy source testing may be conducted from 8:00 a.m. until
the earlier of sunset or 7:00 p.m. local time, on Mondays through
Fridays, and from 9:00 a.m. until the earlier of sunset or 7:00 p.m.
local time, on Saturday. Testing shall not be permitted on Sunday.
A person who knowingly violates any provision of this article
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall
be fined in an amount not to exceed $2,000. Each day of violation
shall constitute a separate offense.