(A) There shall be no drilling of gas or oil wells in residentially zoned districts.
(B) Notwithstanding division (A) hereof, the Council may recommend to the Mayor the issuance of a permit in a residential district and the Mayor shall issue the same when an applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Council that the issuance of a permit in a residential district will:
(1) Not impede the public health, safety and welfare; and
(2) Not depreciate adjoining property values.
(C) Prior to making a determination pursuant to division (B) hereof, the Council shall hold a public hearing with notice as otherwise provided in this Code of Ordinances, as well as certified mail notice, return receipt requested, to all landowners within 500 feet of the proposed drilling site, for the purpose of hearing any comments and/or objections to the issuance of said permit.
(Ord. 18-98, passed 2-2-1998)