A. On-Site Petroleum Facilities. Where a developer proposes to subdivide, rezone or otherwise develop property, which contains existing drilling and/or production operations, the developer may provide a plan showing how all existing petroleum-related facilities will be protected and integrated into the proposed development so such facilities will satisfy the requirements of this chapter. The developer may also submit a plan of the ultimate use of the land after cessation of petroleum operations and abandonment of the wells. Any buildable lot containing an area which may not be built upon because development could not comply with this chapter shall be encumbered by the developer with a deed restriction specifying the area so encumbered and identifying the name and location of the well causing the encumbrance. If a final map is filed, such encumbrance shall be recorded concurrent with the final map. If a petroleum facility is subsequently abandoned, such lot may then be considered for development, pursuant to this chapter.

B. Abandoned Wells. Tentative maps, planned development and other development plans submitted to the city may show the location of all wells drilled on the property. Prior to development of an area, any well shown as abandoned shall be accompanied by written verification for the DOG. Development shall be designed such that the building official is satisfied that no structure will be built within ten feet of any well that has been properly abandoned pursuant to DOG requirements. Any lot or parcel containing an abandoned well shall be encumbered with a deed restriction specifying the exact location of such well and prohibiting any construction within said ten-foot area. If a final map is recorded, the encumbrance shall be recorded concurrent with the final map. The DOG, at their discretion, may also require that any abandoned well be uncovered, tested for leakage, require remedial work on leaking wells, and be accurately located on the final map before recordation of the map.

C. Drilling Islands. As part of any rezoning, subdivision, or other development, the developer may provide the city with written documentation that he/she has contacted all mineral rights owners who have rights of surface entry on the property, to either reserve lands for future drilling and/or production operations as drilling islands, or to waive their rights to drill for oil and gas under the surface, within the subject site. Drilling islands shall be no less than two and one-half net acres in size, configured so that the proposed development and petroleum activities can be adequately buffered from one another, provide for adequate access, and be accompanied with a plan of the ultimate use of the site after abandonment or a decision not to pursue petroleum operations. Future drilling and/or production operations shall be required to acquire necessary permits as well as satisfy all wellsite development standards. (Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).