Wells of less than 1,000 feet in depth, the products from which are used by residences on the site, shall be deemed Class I wells. All other wells shall be deemed Class II wells.
(a) Class I wells. Class I wells shall comply with the following requirements
(1) Such wells shall be located a minimum of 200 feet from any structure unless this requirement is waived by the Planning Commission due to a hardship, but under no circumstances shall it be less than 100 feet.
(2) All equipment and the wellhead shall be secured.
(3) All emergency access shall be provided in a manner approved by the Fire Chief.
(4) A performance bond or cash in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000) shall be deposited with the City prior to the start of any work on the site. Such deposit shall ensure restoration of the roads and rights of way to their original condition after drilling and may be released by the City upon determination of compliance.
(5) The driller or producer shall submit to the City, prior to commencing drilling operations, evidence of a comprehensive liability insurance policy in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000). The terms of such policy shall provide for continuous coverage against both bodily injury and property damage until all drilling and construction have been completed and shall be subject to the approval of the City.
(b) Class II wells. Class II wells shall comply with the following requirements
(1) Such wells shall be located a minimum of 200 feet from any structure unless this requirement is waived by the Planning Commission due to a hardship, but under no circumstances shall it be less than 100 feet.
(2) The wellhead and storage tanks shall be securely fenced. The fence shall be of noncombustible material and shall be not less than six feet high with barbed wire on the top and a locked gate. No structure shall be located within thirty feet of such fence. A minimum ten-foot wide access road capable of supporting eighteen tons and of all weather composition shall be provided to the tank batteries. In addition, access and equipment shall be provided for fire equipment during drilling and until the well is in operation.
(3) A performance bond or cash in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000) shall be deposited with the City prior to the start of any work on the site. Such deposit shall ensure restoration of the roads and rights of way to their original condition after drilling and may be released by the City upon determination of compliance.
(4) The driller or producer shall submit to the City, prior to commencing drilling operations, evidence of a comprehensive liability insurance policy in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000). The terms of such policy shall provide for continuous coverage against both bodily injury and property damage until all drilling and construction have been completed and shall be subject to the approval of the City.
(Ord. 2056. Passed 3-12-84.)