Title 5 - Business Licenses and Regulations

5.51.050 Permit Procedure.

1. A.
   Applications.

   1. 1.
      Exploratory Drilling. The applicant shall file an application for a permit to explore for oil and/or gas on forms furnished by the Code Administrator. The application shall include and be accompanied by the following:

      1. a.
         The names, addresses, and phone numbers of the applicant, the operator and owner.
      2. b.
         A location map, at a scale of not less than one inch = 2000 feet and/or a location detail map at a scale determined by the Code Administrator, showing the lease and its relationship to existing subdivisions, community facilities, public ground, commercial areas, and the 100-year floodplain.
      3. c.
         A boundary survey, for the lease, of the third order accuracy (maximum closure error of one foot in 5000 feet) with bearings and distance referenced to section or fractional section corners or other baseline along with all other information necessary to be readily reproducible on the ground and a site plan of the drilling area or some lesser area identified by the applicant showing all structures within 300 feet of the drilling area or the lesser area including:

         1. 1.
            The location, use, and width of all easements for the lease;
         2. 2.
            The location of lots, streets, and alleys;
         3. 3.
            The general location and character of surface storm drainage;
         4. 4.
            The location of any waterway;
         5. 5.
            The exact location and elevations of the 100 year flood elevation for the lease;
         6. 6.
            The existing and proposed contours at intervals of not more than five feet;
         7. 7.
            The location of woody vegetation and such other topographic features as may be pertinent to the lease;
         8. 8.
            A north arrow, scale, date, revision, and amendment dates and certification by a registered land surveyor or civil engineer acknowledging that the survey was made by him.
      4. d.
         Photographs of the lease and surrounding area, sufficient in type and number to evaluate any land disturbances and need for restoration activities and to assist in any evaluation of any permit.
      5. e.
         Statements of Assurance for compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws.
      6. f.
         Proof of compliance with KSA Chapter 55-128.
      7. g.
         Fire Prevention and Protection Plan in conformity with 5.51.060F.
      8. h.
         A Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan in conformity with 5.51.060G.
      9. i.
         A list of the additional requirements imposed by the special use permit.
      10. j.
          A statement of safety for operations and equipment.
      11. k.
          Such other information which the Code Administrator deems essential to a determination regarding the issuance of a permit and which information request is consistent with the intent purpose of this Chapter or 18.370.
      12. l.
          A Certificate of Insurance in conformity with 5.51.100.
      13. m.
          Cash or corporate surety bond(s) in conformity with 5.51.110.
      14. n.
          The intended exploratory well location(s) in conformity with 5.51.060A.
      15. o.
          The permit fee in conformity with 5.51.180.
   2. 2.
      Production Drilling. The applicant shall file an application for a permit to produce oil or gas from a well(s), or to engage in any drilling activities intended to facilitate production, or to drill a disposal well, or to convert an existing well to a disposal well or to convert an existing well to a water well on forms furnished by the Code Administrator. The application shall include and be accompanied by the following:

      1. a.
         A new or amended site plan which identifies the precise location and dimensions for the producing or injection wells, and all appurtenances, including but not limited to the tank battery, pipes, fences, and dikes.
      2. b.
         A grading plan showing existing and proposed contours.
      3. c.
         Statements of Assurance for compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws.
      4. d.
         A new or amended Fire Prevention and Protection Plan.
      5. e.
         A new or amended Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan.
      6. f.
         A statement of safety for operations and equipment.
      7. g.
         A Certificate of Insurance in conformity with 5.51.100.
      8. h.
         Cash or corporate surety bond(s) in conformity with 5.51.100.
      9. i.
         Such other information as is deemed, by the Code Administrator, essential to a determination about the issuance of a permit and which information request is consistent with the intent and purpose of this Chapter or 18.370.
   3. 3.
      The permit fee in conformity with 5.51.180.
2. B.
   Application Review Process. The Code Administrator shall transmit for review and comment, copies of the proposed drilling or production wells and appurtenances, accompanied by the pertinent information to the Transportation Department, the Fire Department, or other appropriate agencies.
3. C.
   Approval/Denial. Upon acceptance of the application and receipt of the process filings, the Code Administrator shall review the application for sufficiency and compliance with the requirements of this Chapter. If any deficiencies are found or additional information required, the Code Administrator shall notify the applicant in writing; otherwise, the application shall be approved or denied.
4. D.
   Effect and Limitations. Approval of the exploration permit authorizes the applicant to proceed with all associated and necessary activities to achieve discovery of oil and/or gas in compliance with the permit and any conditions attached thereto, but such approval does not constitute authorization to proceed with activities associated with production.

Approval of a production permit authorizes the applicant to proceed with all associated and necessary activities to commence production, or to enhance production by injection, or to drill and dispose of brines and mineralized waters, in compliance with the permit and any conditions attached thereto.

Approval of any permit is limited to the well(s) on which the required information is provided and approved.

Approval of any permit shall not be construed nor is intended to imply that associated activities or industries, such as refineries, dehydrating or absorption plants, are permissible.

Approval of any permit shall not be construed nor is intended to imply that a storage facility for any equipment other than that equipment which is reasonably related and incidental to the drilling and production for that lease is permissible.

Denial of any permit shall prohibit any drilling or production related activities from being initiated or carried out.

(History: Ord. OG-2448 §1, 2003; ROCR-2245 §5, 2001; OG-1165 §5, 82)

Effective on: 1/1/1901