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15.16.020 - Scope.

Part of the Code of Ordinances of Commerce, CA.

Local law · Updated May 13, 2025 · 2,277 sections

The text

In the manner, and upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth in this code, it is lawful for any person, partnership, association of persons, or corporation, to drill a well, or wells, for and to produce oil, gas and other hydrocarbon substances, or any thereof, and to conduct any other lawful operations, including the installation and maintenance of any derrick, drilling and producing equipment and appurtenant structures or machinery proposed or intended to be used, or used for or in connection with the drilling for, or production of oil and gas on or from any land within any portion of the city which is zoned to permit such operations, and on any other land where such operations may be authorized pursuant to the provisions of Title 19; provided, that all of such operations shall conform with the provisions hereof.

(Ord. 58 §1 (part), 1962: prior code §3901).