Can the city limit the number of drill sites per acre or provide other mitigation to protect the surrounding neighborhoods from drilling that could continue for many years?
The City cannot legally limit the number of wells on a site as long as those wells continue to meet the stated setback and technical requirements listed in the Gas Drilling Ordinance. However, the City can put in place regulations to protect the public including those that address – noise, landscaping, lighting, and other safety and environmental concerns.
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