It shall be unlawful for any person to commence any drilling operation, any re-entry or workover, or any other construction, operation, or activity within the confines of the water facilities field without first having been issued a permit from the city commission pursuant to the applicable provisions of Chapter 8.30 of the Lovington Municipal Code. Provided, however, no permits shall be required for routine daily operations, or maintenance activities, which do not disturb the surface of the field. Any operations commenced without issuance of a permit shall be considered an offense punishable by a maximum fine of five hundred dollars per day for each day that such operation exists without first having obtained the required permit.
A. The application for a permit required under this section shall be filed with the city engineer.
B. The application for a permit 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;
4. The type of activity for which the permit is sought;
5. The site of the proposed activity, including the following information:
i. Name of lease holder;
ii. Location where the proposed activity is to be performed described by quarter, section, township and range;
6. The name of the person who will act as liaison between the permittee and the city engineer; and
7. Any special or specified hazards associated with the activity for which the permit is sought.
C. In the event an emergency arises during the time that the city offices are closed, which emergency requires immediate action, the operator may begin the necessary activity without a permit, provided, however, on the next day that the city offices are open, the operator advises the city engineer of the emergency and submits a permit request at that time pursuant to this section. (Ord. 449 (part), 2003)