The purpose of this subchapter is to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the township, through zoning and flood plain management provisions, for the reasonable development of land for oil and gas drilling while providing adequate health, safety and general welfare protections of the township's residents. Oil and gas exploration, drilling and extraction operations involve activities that are economically important and will impact the township. Accordingly, it is necessary and appropriate to adopt reasonable requirements for oil and gas resource development so that these resources can be obtained in a manner that is economically remunerative, preserves the character of all zoning districts, encourages beneficial and compatible land uses and that minimizes the potential impact on the residents of the township.
(Ord. 3-2011, passed 2-6-2012)