§ 26-237. Geophysical/seismic operations.

(a)

A separate seismic survey permit shall be required for all seismic surveys. The operator conducting the seismic survey shall complete and submit a seismic survey application to the city engineer containing, at a minimum, the following information:

(1)

Operator name, phone number, facsimile transmission number, address, and, if available, primary email address;

(2)

If the operator is a corporation or other noncorporeal entity, the state of incorporation or organization; or if the operator is a partnership, the names, addresses and primary e-mail addresses of the general partners;

(3)

Location of seismic survey;

(4)

Date and time the seismic survey is intended to be conducted;

(5)

Detailed explanation of the seismic survey method intended to be used;

(6)

Date and time the seismic survey will be completed;

(7)

Identification of all staging areas;

(8)

A detailed map showing the locations of all vibration and geophone points; and

(9)

An assessment of the proposed survey and a report issued by a state licensed professional engineer that the proposed survey will not have any adverse impact on existing infrastructure or nearby facilities.

(b)

Under no circumstances may explosive charges, including, but not limited to, the use of dynamite, be used to conduct a seismic survey. In addition, the seismic survey activity shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable city ordinances.

(c)

A fee in the amount set by resolution and printed in Appendix D to this Code must accompany each seismic survey permit application.

(d)

No seismic activity shall be permitted on city-owned fee property or city-controlled rights-of-way or utility easements without the express consent of, and pursuant to the conditions established by, the city council pursuant to a negotiated revocable license agreement governing the same.

(e)

Proof of insurance in the form of a standard commercial general liability insurance bond shall be required. This coverage must include premises, operation, products, completed operations, sudden or accidental pollution, blanket contractual liability, broad form property damage, independent contractors' protective liability and personal injury. This coverage shall be a minimum combined single limit per occurrence location for bodily injury and property damage as set by resolution and printed in Appendix D to this Code.

(f)

Within 45 days of receipt of a complete application, the city engineer shall place the application on the city council agenda for a public hearing. The city council may accept, reject or modify the application in the interest of securing compliance with this division, this Code and/or to protect the health, safety and welfare of the community.

(Code 2005, § 26-237; Ord. No. 2012-36, § 2, 2-4-2013)