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A. Purpose. The purpose of the Drilling Island (D-I) zone is to designate single lots and other relatively small areas within the boundaries of final map subdivisions that contain productive or potentially productive petroleum resources to promote the development of such resources in a manner compatible with surrounding development.

B. Permitted Uses and Permit Requirements. Extraction of petroleum mineral resources and all other uses determined to be similar to this use pursuant to Section 17.52.030 are permitted in accordance with the standards and procedures set out in Chapter 17.45, Oil and Gas Production.

C. Uses Permitted With a Conditional Use Permit.

1. Drilling of new well or reworking of existing well that is not in compliance with Chapter 17.45.

2. Recreation, entertainment and tourist facilities.

a. Park or playground.

3. Miscellaneous uses.

a. Subdivision drainage sump; provided, that written consent be given by mineral rights holder.

D. Development Standards. The following general development standards, Table 2-8, apply to the D-I zone as well as all development standards and performance standards contained in Chapter 17.45, Oil and Gas Production.

Table 2-8. General Development Standards
Drilling Island Zone

Development Standard

Requirement

Additional Requirements

Lot Standards

Minimum lot area

2.5 acres

Minimum production site area

1.0 acres

See 17.45.040

Parking

No minimum requirements

Minimum Setbacks

Well, storage tank or production facility

500 ft. from off-site buildings including dwellings 1,000 ft. from schools, churches or places of assembly

See 17.45.040

Well

100 ft. from any public right-of-way

Structure Height

Exploration and drilling equipment

No height limit

Well pumping units

35 ft.

(Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).