Title 5 - Business Licenses and Regulations

5.51 Oil & Gas

5.51.020 Purpose.

The purposes of this ordinance are to establish uniform and reasonable limitations, safeguards, and controls as necessary:

  1. A.
    To assist the local, state, regional, and national demand for oil and gas resources.
  2. B.
    To aid those owners of land in the economic utilization of the land until growth and development progresses into the area.
  3. C.
    To protect existing residential and commercial from incompatible activities.
  4. D.
    To provide for the orderly growth and development of lands consistent with the Master Plan.
  5. E.
    To minimize any risks to the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, and prosperity, and general welfare.
  6. F.
    To avoid undue liability for the City, its residents, and businesses.
  7. G.
    To maintain the City's character and economic vitality.
  8. H.
    To insure that oil and gas development do not hinder the growth and growth potential of the City.

(History: Ord. OG-1165 §2, 82)

Effective on: 1/1/1901