(A) Every application for a permit to drill a well or to install a water and/or gas repressurizing or injection facility, or conduct any mineral exploration, shall be in writing, signed by the applicant or some person duly authorized to sign on his or her behalf; and it shall be filed with the City Secretary. In case a permit is requested for the purpose of drilling a well or reentering and drilling to a deeper formation, the application shall be accompanied by a filing fee in an amount set by City Council and maintained in the city's master fee schedule.
(B) A separated application shall be required for each well and each water and/or gas repressurizing or injection facility. The application shall include full information, including the following:
(1) The date of the application;
(2) The name of the applicant;
(3) The address of the applicant and the names and addresses of all property owners within 400 feet of the proposed drill site;
(4) Proposed site of the well or water and/or gas repressurizing or injection facility, including:
(a) Name of the lease owner;
(b) Accurate description of the land; and
(c) Location with respect to property lines, right-of-way boundaries and the nearest residence, commercial structure, public building or permanent accessory structure used in connection with the residence, structure or building surrounding the proposed drill site, if within a distance of 400 feet.
(5) The proposed depth of the well;
(6) Location of compressor, compressor control or safety devices with explanation of operating characteristics of each in any application for a permit for a gas repressurizing or injection facility;
(7) The name of the person or persons to be notified in case of an emergency;
(8) Proposed hole size, casing program and cementing program; and
(9) A copy of approved "Railroad Commission Form 1, Permit to Drill" shall be furnished to the City Secretary prior to commencement of drilling operations.
(Ord. 12-9-05, passed - -; Am. Ord. 05-19-2020-MASTER, passed 5-19-2020) Penalty, see § 53.99