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1. What is the closest a well can be permitted to a house under Ordinance 8769?

The Ordinance allows up to 500 feet before a variance would be required and needing the approval of the City Council.

2. What is the job of the Oil & Gas Advisory Committee?

The role of the committee is to review Oil & Gas applications for (1) technical compliance and (2) administrative completeness.

3. Who approves the Oil & Gas Applications for a permit?

The City Council approves or denies Oil & Gas Applications. Applications are brought to City Council meeting for public hearing and after thirty days (30) City Council may vote at a regular meeting.

4. What are the allowed working hours of the drilling rig?

Drilling is allowed twenty-four (24) hours without time constraints.

5. What about wells being drilled in the county?

The Ordinance 8769 has jurisdiction only for those permitted wells located in the city limits.