(A) If the Inspector denies a gas well permit application for reasons other than lack of required distance as set out in this chapter for the requested gas well permit, he shall notify the operator in writing of such denial stating the reasons for the denial. Within 30 days of the date of the written decision of the Inspector to deny the gas well permit, the operator may:
(1) Cure those conditions that caused the denial and resubmit the application to the Inspector for approval; or
(2) File an appeal to the City Council under the provisions outlined in this chapter pursuant to § 154.006.
(B) If the Inspector determines that all of the provisions of this chapter have been complied with by the operator but that the proposed drill site does not comply with the distance requirements of this chapter under the requested gas well permit, the Inspector shall notify the operator. The operator may revise the permit to comply or the Inspector shall notify the official designated by the Town Manager and the official shall place the request for a gas well permit under this chapter on the City Council agenda for public hearing within the next 45 days.
(Ord. 326, passed 7-14-2011)