(A) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this chapter, no permit shall be issued for any well to be drilled at any location which is nearer than 600 feet to any residence, building or structure without the applicant having first secured the written permission of the owner thereof.
(B) However, a distance of no less than 200 feet shall apply to all wells to be drilled on land which was purchased; leased; or optioned, dated and notarized prior to enactment of this amendment; provided that, such purchase or lease was duly and timely recorded with the Clerk of Galveston County and the proposed permittee or its designee has filed an application with the State Railroad Commission for a permit to drill no later than three years from the date of enactment of this amendment.
(1998 Code, § 50-90) (Ord. 99-78, passed 1-19-2000; Ord. 00-24, passed 3-15-2000; Ord. 13-23, passed 8-7-2013)