Norman |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 13. LICENSES AND OCCUPATIONS |
Article XV. OIL, GAS AND MINERAL PRODUCTION |
§ 13-1524. Appeals.
(a)
Appeals from the decision of the Oil and Gas Inspector or for relief from the requirements of Sections 13-1501 to 13-1522 shall be made to the Board of Adjustment.
(b)
Appeals from a decision or interpretation of the Oil and Gas Inspector shall be made in compliance with Chapter 22, Sections 441.2 to 441.6.
(c)
Appeals for relief from the requirements of Sections 13-1501 to 13-1522 shall be treated by the Board of Adjustment as a request for a variance. Such a variance shall be granted upon of a finding of the Board of Adjustment that a literal interpretation of the provisions of this article would effectively ban the applicant from accessing subsurface minerals.
(Ord. No. 0-1415-7, § 19)