§ 9-40.040. Permit Requirements

A.

Conditional Use Permit required. Conditional Use Permit approval shall be required prior to the commencement of each oil or gas related use. The Conditional Use Permit may impose conditions of approval, including design requirements to: protect persons or property in the neighborhood; preserve the quality of the area; preserve or enhance the public health, safety and welfare, or otherwise implement the purposes of this Chapter.

B.

Zoning Clearance required. A Zoning Clearance shall be obtained by the permittee prior to drilling each approved well or commencing site preparation for each well. A single Zoning Clearance may be issued for more than one well/drill site, where the Director determines that compliance with the requirements of this Chapter and any Conditional Use Permit conditions of approval can be as effectively verified as with multiple Zoning Clearances.

C.

Other requirements may apply. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit by the City shall not relieve the operator of the responsibility of securing and complying with any other permit that may be required by other City ordinances, or State or Federal laws.

(§ 5, Ord. 1085, eff. January 6, 2006)