§ 13-1516. Approaches.  


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  • (a)

    During the drilling operations a gravel driveway approach is required.

    (b)

    The maximum drive elevation across a ditch shall be at surface. Improper culvert, drainage ditch, or drive installation and/or maintenance may be corrected by the City, if deemed necessary, at the expense of the operator.

    (c)

    Culverts shall be laid in the bottom of the ditch at the established grade and have a minimum cover (clay to rock) of six (6) inches.

    (d)

    The minimum width for an oil or gas lease road approach shall be fifty (50) feet at the throat, with a fifteen-foot radius on each side or as directed by the City Traffic Engineer, except that State requirements shall apply to all approaches on State highways.

    (e)

    If the well is a producer, the approach will be made like the surface of the abutting street within one (1) year after the date the drilling permit was issued. If the street is black top or concrete, a permanent approach permit will be required and the approach shall comply with the officially adopted specifications of the City.

(Ord. No. 0-8283-69; Ord. No. 0-9394-43; Ord. No. 0-0203-54; Ord. No. 0-1415-7, § 15)