This chapter, insofar as it regulates petroleum operations also regulated by the California Department of Conservation, Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (hereinafter “DOGGR”), is intended to supplement such state regulations and to be in furtherance and support thereof. This chapter shall be interpreted to be consistent with all provisions of state and federal law applicable to oil/gas well operations in the county, whether such exists on the date the ordinance codified in this chapter becomes operative or subsequently thereafter. Accordingly, where there is conflict with state or federal regulations or laws, such state or federal regulations or laws shall prevail over any conflicting provisions of this chapter or contradictory prohibitions or requirements made pursuant thereto, except where this chapter lawfully imposes additional or greater requirements pursuant to the county’s exercise of its inherent land use and police powers.
(Ord. 918, § 1(part), 2013)