After the issuance of a permit, the same shall terminate and become null and void without any action on the part of the City unless within 180 days from the date of issuance actual drilling of the well has commenced. The cessation of the extraction of methane gas from the well after extraction has commenced, except for mandatory shut-ins by gas purchasers, shall operate to terminate and cancel the permit and no person shall drill or operate any such well without the issuance of another permit. The above-mentioned time limit for commencing actual drilling of the well may be extended by the Building Commissioner for good cause shown for an additional 180 days.
(Ord. 79-1985. Passed 11-25-85.)