What is the permitting process for an oil or gas well?
Application and permitting requirements are outlined in the Town’s Oil and Natural Gas Ordinance. The process requires an applicant to submit required fees and plans to the Town for review. All setback requirements, site plan requirements, and emergency response plans are reviewed by multiple Town departments. Applications may be administratively approved if all requirements are met. If an application cannot meet the ordinance requirements, variances to the requirements must by requested before the Oil and Gas Board of Appeals if an applicant wants to proceed.
