§ 32-126. Seismic survey permit requirements.

(a)

A permit shall be required for seismic surveys in the city. All seismic survey permit applications shall be submitted to the inspection services provider for processing. A seismic survey shall not begin prior to the issuance of a seismic survey permit by the inspections services provider. A seismic survey permit is an administrative permit and is not considered a specific use permit under chapter 52, article II, division 2 of this Code.

(b)

A permit application shall include the following:

(1)

Operator/applicant name, phone number, fax number, physical address, and, if possible, email address; if the operator is a corporation, the state of the incorporation, and if the operator is a partnership, the names and addresses of the general partners shall be provided.

(2)

Detailed mapping of location and extent of seismic survey.

(3)

Date and time the seismic survey will be conducted.

(4)

Detailed explanation of the seismic survey method to be used on site.

(5)

Date and time the seismic survey will be completed.

(6)

If the seismic survey is to be conducted in any city owned right-of-way or on city property, issuance of the permit must be approved by the city council and the operator must reimburse all costs to the city for any damages associated with the seismic survey.

(7)

The permit fee for a seismic survey in the city shall be $500.00.

(8)

Under no circumstances may explosive charges, including, but not limited to, the use of dynamite, be used in any way related to the preparation and/or operation of conducting a seismic survey.

(c)

Upon demonstrated compliance with the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the inspections services provider shall issue a seismic survey permit covering the proposed activities set forth in the application. The seismic survey permit shall be valid for dates and times stated in the application.

(Code 1994, § 4.724; Ord. No. 496, § 1, 8-18-2010)