(a) Hearing by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall, before recommending a drilling unit authorization to Council, schedule a public hearing and shall cause all property owners and residents of the City within 1,000 feet of the wellhead to be notified in writing of such hearing by regular mail. Notice of the hearing shall also be made by publication in a newspaper of general circulation. The notice to be mailed must include a map showing the specific location of the well. The public hearing must be held not less than twenty-one (21) days prior to the commencement of drilling. It shall be sufficient to address the notice to "Resident" or "Residents" at the mailing address of the residential unit.
(b) Compliance Required. Compliance with the hearing provisions of this chapter are a mandatory condition precedent to the commencement of drilling under a permit.
(Ord. 3273. Passed 5-9-24.)