§ 114.06 APPLICATION FOR AND REVIEW OF GAS WELL PERMIT.

   (A)   Applications for gas well permits shall be submitted in writing on forms provided by the city and signed by the operator.

   (B)   Applications for gas well permits shall be filed with the Planning Department. An administration and inspection fee shall be charged for each application, in the amounts set forth in the approved development fee schedule. The administration fee is not refundable regardless of the outcome of the application. Incomplete applications shall be returned to the applicant. The city shall return any application as incomplete if there is a dispute pending before the Railroad Commission regarding the determination of the operator.

   (C)   An application for a gas well permit must be accompanied by the following documentation:

       (1)   Ten sets of site plans to include:

         (a)   The specific acreage and number of wells included in the gas well permit application;

         (b)   A drill site exhibit with existing and proposed wells identified by each well's unit name and number listed on the Texas Railroad Commission permit;

         (c)   The location, description and distances of all improvements and structures within 600 feet of the drill site from the edge of the drill site to nearest property line;

         (d)   The location of the fracturing pit and access road;

         (e)   A vicinity map locating the property in relationship to existing major thoroughfares;

         (f)   A drill site detail showing the equipment to be used during drilling, including but not limited to, the drilling rig, pipe rack, water and sanitary sewer facilities, electrical supply, camper/office trailers, closed-loop system, and fracturing pits;

         (g)   An operation site detail showing the production equipment, including but not limited to, wellheads, separators, dehydrators, tank batteries, compressors, metering stations, the screening wall/device and landscaping;

         (h)   Any existing and proposed easements;

         (i)   A pipeline routing map showing the anticipated or existing alignment of the pipeline(s) serving the operation site through the city;

         (j)   The proposed transportation route and road map for equipment, chemicals or waste products used or produced by the gas well operation; and

         (k)   The screening, landscaping and irrigation plans. The plans for a screening fence or wall must be prepared and sealed by a Texas registered design professional.

      (2)   Four sets of engineering plans, including a grading plan, fire hydrant map, a plan showing the public utilities required during drilling and production operations, and the designation of the water source to be used;

      (3)   An electronic copy of the site plan in accordance with city's current established policy;

      (4)   The ambient noise report required by § 114.13(E) hereof and a noise management plan;

      (5)   A storm water pollution prevention plan;

      (6)   A copy of the approved Texas Railroad Commission permit to drill including attachments and survey plats that are applicable to the drill site and operation site;

      (7)   A copy of the determination by the Texas Railroad Commission of the depth of useable quality groundwater;

      (8)   Evidence of insurance and security required by §§ 114.07 and 114.08 hereof;

      (9)   A tree survey;

      (10)   An exhibit showing the placement and coverage of security cameras on the drill site and operation site;

      (11)   If the operator is a corporation, the state of incorporation, and if the operator is a partnership, the name and addresses of the general partners;

      (12)   The written approval of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers if the gas well operation is on property within the Corps’ jurisdiction;

      (13)   A hazardous materials management plan prepared in accordance with the Fire Code:

      (14)   An emergency action response plan in accordance with § 114.15(P) hereof; and

      (15)   Any other information deemed necessary by the city to verify compliance with this chapter.

   (D)   No gas well permit shall be issued if the proposed activities are not in conformance with the approved specific use permit and associated site plan, provisions of this chapter, Building Code, Fire Code and all other applicable city ordinances.

   (E)   A decision to deny an application for a gas well permit shall be provided to the operator in writing, including the reason for the decision. The operator may appeal any such denial to the City Council.

   (F)   If an application for a gas well permit is denied, nothing herein contained shall prevent a new application from being submitted to the city for the same well. A new application fee shall accompany each new application.

(Ord. OR-1942-15, passed 3-23-15)