(A) The charge for each gas or oil drilling license shall be as set forth from time to time by ordinance and shall be paid when the application for such license is made. This is a fee for the purpose of defraying the expenses of administration and enforcement of regulatory ordinances concerning the drilling of oil or gas wells within the municipal limits and to defray the expenses of inspections of oil or gas well sites.
(B) Each license issued under this chapter shall:
(1) By reference have incorporated therein, all provisions of this chapter with the same force and effect as if this chapter were copied verbatim in the license;
(2) Specify definitely the location of the well and the number of the driving unit in which the well is to be located;
(3) Specify that drilling shall begin within 90 days from the date of the license or the license shall be forfeited; provided however such forfeiture shall not affect the right of applicant to apply for another license; and
(4) Specify that such license shall remain in full force and effect until the well is abandoned.
('80 Code, § 713.06) (Ord. 12-64, passed 7-6-64)
Editor's Note:
A copy of the most recent ordinance establishing current city fees and service charges is available at city offices during normal business hours.