It shall be unlawful for any person to drill or commence operations
to drill any well in search of oil or gas within the city limits or
to work upon or assist in any way in the prosecution of such operations
for drilling of any such well without having first obtained a permit
in accordance with these provisions.
(1994 Code, sec. 4.301)
(a)
The
city council shall be the permit issuing authority hereunder in accordance
with these provisions.
(b)
An
application shall be made and filed with the city administrator for
a permit hereunder in writing giving specifications as follows:
(1)
Proposed location or site of operations;
(2)
Type of operations (drilling, excavation, proposed depth, etc.);
(3)
Type of production sought; and
(4)
A layout plat or map showing the proposed location of drilling along
with equipment, holding tanks, lines, etc., proposed to be used in
connection with such operations.
(c)
In
issuance or denial of permits hereunder, the city council may consider,
among other things, the following:
(1)
Proximity of the proposed site to residences, hospitals, churches
or business establishments.
(2)
If, in the judgment of the city council, operations of the type proposed
in the application would pose a general nuisance to the citizens of
the city.
(3)
Traffic or fire hazards that may result from operations for which
permit is applied.
(4)
The likelihood of irreparable damage being done by operations for
which permit is applied to surrounding areas.
(1994 Code, sec. 4.302)
