In the event that any permit is granted to drill or explore for oil or gas within the corporate limits, the drilling contractor shall proceed with the drilling operations with the highest degree of care so as not to injure adjoining property or persons in any manner and shall keep the premises suitably fenced or guarded 24 hours a day in such manner as to avoid trespassing on the part of anyone during the drilling and exploratory operations, particularly children. Upon the completion of such drilling operations, all drilling mud shall be removed outside the corporate limits of the city and the grounds around the well and the slush pits shall be immediately cleared of all drilling mud or all oil, salt water, or water, and shall be made to conform in appearance to the lands in the neighborhood wherein such drilling operations are so conducted. If a slush pit is located not nearer than within a l,000-foot radius from any residence, commercial structure, or public building, the fencing requirements set forth in § 153.04 may be waived by request to and approval of the Board of Commissioners.
(Ord. 380, passed 11-17-80) Penalty, see § 153.99