(a) A fence shall be maintained around a drilling site in accordance with good oil field practices. Should drilling result in a productive well, a fence shall be constructed as specified by the Planning Commission around the well pump. The fence shall be built within six months after setting of the storage tanks.
(b) All well pumps shall be operated by explosion-proof electric motors unless other motors are approved by the Council after demonstrating good cause. Internal combustion engines shall be prohibited.
(c) All existing and future tank batteries, separators, temporary holding pits and other installations of equipment used at oil well installations located within the corporate limits of the City shall be surrounded by a fence of such height and construction as approved by the Planning Commission. The fence shall be maintained in a state of repair satisfactory to the Zoning Inspector. The fence shall be at least eight feet high with suitable locking gates for access and of a design and material specified by the Planning Commission. Locking devices used on all gates, valves or other secured apparatus in conjunction with any well or tank battery operated by a permit holder within the City shall be keyed alike so that one key will provide access to all such secured areas and apparatus. A copy of such key will be provided to the Chardon Volunteer Fire Department and the Police Chief. All shut-off valves shall be painted a conspicuous common color.
(d) Electrical underground power service shall be encased in Schedule 40 plastic conduit and buried to a minimum of 24 inches.
(e) No lighting during drilling or on a producing well shall constitute a nuisance to surrounding properties. Lighting shall comply with Section 1147.19 (Lighting Regulations).
(Ord. 2635. Passed 1-13-11.)