(a) It is the intent of this section, in addition to prescribing minimum standards, to make drilling as safe as possible within the City, and also to cause drilling activity to be carried on in those zoning districts where they are specifically listed as a conditionally permitted use.
(b) The Planning Commission is herewith given full authority to impose such requirements as it shall deem necessary to give full force and effect to the intent as expressed in subsection (a) hereof. Each application for a permit shall rest solely upon its merits and the prudent use of discretion by the Planning Commission.
(c) The Planning Commission shall evaluate each application for a permit according to procedures detailed in the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations of the City of Girard.
(d) The Planning Commission will before granting a conditional zoning permit, schedule a public hearing, the date and time of which shall be established by the Planning Commission and shall cause all property owners and residents within 500 feet of the wellhead to be notified of such hearing, in writing, all by regular mail and notice shall be given of such hearing by publication in any newspapers of general circulation in Girard. The notice must carry a map showing the specific location of the well. The public hearing must occur prior to the decision of the Planning Commission on the issuance of a conditional zoning permit.
(e) The Planning Commission shall notify City Council of any application for a conditional zoning permit. Notification shall be made prior to any meetings or hearings concerning an application. The Planning Commission shall also notify City Council on any decisions towards issuance of a conditional zoning permit, and of all times and dates of any drilling or related activity.
(f) Compliance of all provisions of this section are mandatory.
(Ord. 6324-91. Passed 12-16-91.)