(A) The Village Planning Commission and Council, when studying an application for conditional use for drilling of a well for oil, gas or other hydrocarbons shall review the particular facts and circumstances of each proposed use in terms of the following standards, and if taking favorable action on the proposals, shall find adequate evidence that the use:
(1) Will be harmonious with and in accordance with the general objectives of the village's comprehensive plan.
(2) Will be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing character of the same area.
(3) Will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses.
(4) Will be served adequately to essential public facilities and services such as highways, streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and sewers, and schools; or that the persons or agencies responsible for the establishment of the proposed use shall be able to provide adequately any such services where applicable.
(5) Will not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
(6) Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or the general welfare by the reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, or odors.
(7) Will have vehicular approaches to the property which shall be so designed as not to create an interference with the traffic on surrounding public streets or roads.
(8) Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance.
(B) The Planning Commission shall be authorized to consult with such village department heads it deems necessary to adequately study an application. This power shall include but not be limited to requesting a report (oral or written) relating to the proposed application and its potential effect upon the village.
(Ord. passed 12-11-90; Am. Ord. 2018-80, passed 11-20-18)