9-13-18: GASEOUS DISCHARGES TO ATMOSPHERE:
No gaseous discharges to the atmosphere will be permitted from any producing well. The permittee shall use well maintained and adequate equipment on site to gather any such gaseous discharge and prevent its being vented to the atmosphere during the collection process, storage process, or transportation within the City limits. Flaring will be permitted for testing purposes and as needed to complete the well; however, commencing ninety (90) days after drilling operations on the well cease, no flaring of gas will be permitted. All such gas must be captured, and reinjected or collected in a low pressure system. (1994 Code § 23.5-19)