A. Health, Safety, And Welfare: Imprudent operation of an oil and gas facility, whether that facility is involved in drilling or production, can and has constituted a menace to the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City, and includes:
1. The potential for serious contamination of water wells within the City;
2. A threat to the health and physical safety of children and other residents of the City who may live, work or play in the area of operation; a disturbance of the City's peace and serenity through noxious odors, dust, and loud noises;
3. A general threat to the well-being in the community through potential fire dangers, fluid spills, and other damages to the surface; and
4. A threat of physical destruction of Municipal facilities caused by heavy equipment.
5. The City recognizes that the State of Oklahoma regulates oil and gas well drilling and production activities. These regulations are intended to supplement such standards and additionally implement compatible local measures that assure the health, safety, and general welfare of the City's residents and business.
B. Authority: This chapter is adopted pursuant to authority vested under the Constitution and the laws of Oklahoma and the Enid City Charter. Each authorization identified in this chapter shall be construed as an exercise of the City's police, nuisance, and zoning powers pursuant to the Charter and State Statute. (Ord. 2018-04, 1-4-2018)