(a) It is the responsibility of the gas inspector to review and approve or disapprove all applications for gas well drilling permits based on the criteria established by this article. The gas inspector, after the filing of a completed application and remittance of all fees, insurance and security per the requirements of this article for a gas well permit, shall determine whether or not the application complies in all respects with the provisions of this article and determine if the proposed well to be drilled or the facility to be installed is in compliance with the distance requirements for the requested gas well permit on the date the completed application is received by the gas inspector.
(b) The provisions of this article shall apply to any dwellings or buildings for which an application for a building permit has been submitted on the date the application for a gas well permit is filed with the gas inspector.
(c) If all the requirements of this article are met, the gas inspector shall issue a gas well permit for the drilling of the well or the installation of the facilities applied for.
(d) If the gas inspector denies a gas well permit application for reasons other than lack of required distance as set out in this article for the requested gas well permit, he or she shall notify the operator in writing of such denial stating the reasons for the denial. Within 30 days of the date of the written decision of the gas inspector to deny the gas well permit, the operator may:
(1) Cure those conditions that caused the denial and resubmit the application to the gas inspector for approval and issuance of the gas well permit; or
(2) File an appeal to the city council under the provisions outlined in this article pursuant to § 15-49, Appeals of this article.
(e) If the gas inspector determines that the operator has complied with all of the provisions of this article but that the proposed drill site does not comply with the distance requirements of this article the gas inspector shall notify the operator. The operator may modify the well location or resubmit the application for a gas well permit within 600 feet of a protected use. Operator must comply with all the application requirements for a gas well permit within 600 feet of a protected use.
(Ord. 18449-02-2009, § 1, passed 2-3-2009, eff. 2-10-2009)