A. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect any derrick, or similar or related structure or equipment, or to drill, re-drill or deepen any well hole (collectively hereinafter referred to as “drilling”), unless a permit shall have first been obtained from the City Council and unless the area within which such well is located is specifically zoned for oil extracting purposes, or a variance has been obtained therefor, in the manner required for the obtaining of variances.
B. Each original permit shall be designated “original oil well permit,” and shall expire at midnight June 30th next following the date of issuance, unless renewed by the Community Development Director or his/her designee (hereinafter “the Director”) on payment of the annual fees provided herein and subject to full compliance with all of the terms of this Chapter.