Any drilling of oil and gas wells or production of wells, and construction and operation of any tank batteries, booster pumps, compressor stations, or pipelines shall meet the following requirements.
(A) During drilling operations, the engine shall be muffled the maximum amount recommended by the manufacturer of the engine.
(B) During production, trucks may drain or otherwise service tank batteries only between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., except with agreement with the city during completion or testing operation.
(C) The noise level of the pumping unit is not to exceed 70 dBa at a distance of 33 feet.
(D) An electrical centrifugal mud pump must be provided at each producing location for the purpose of pumping mud to the mud service trucks, thereby reducing ambient noise levels from vacuum pumps of mud trucks.
(E) Metal tanks shall be used for the holding of all drilling wastes and fiberglass tanks may be used for holding saltwater.
(F) Workover operations may be performed only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., except under emergencies as agreed on with the operators and the city.
(G) After construction completion, during operations, all pumps will be electrical.
(H) During normal operations, vibrations from any equipment, measured with all equipment in operation, must be at an acceptable level.
(Prior Code, § 113.054) (Ord. 1583, passed 1-8-2008)