A. Whenever a person holding a permit pursuant to the provisions of section 10-5-316 of this article wishes to request an extension of the time within which drilling operations are required to be commenced to a period beyond ninety (90) days after the effective date of the permit, a request for such extension shall be filed with the city clerk in writing and be accompanied by a fee in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each well for which an extension is requested.
B. Such request for an extension shall set forth facts showing good cause for the council to allow additional time for the commencement of the well.
C. Upon the receipt of such written request, the city clerk shall forward such written request to the city manager who shall investigate the request and secure such reports from staff members and consultants as he deems appropriate.
D. The city manager shall forward the written request to the council, together with his report and recommendation.
E. The council, upon the receipt of such report and recommendation, may allow additional time for the commencement of the well. (Ord. 79-O-1720, eff. 2-15-1979)