§ 16.16.130. Existing projects—Deadline for permit.

An operator of an oil and gas or geothermal resources exploration and development project as defined in subsection (F) of Section 16.16.030, or of a geothermal oil or gas exploratory or development well as defined in subsection (D) of Section 16.16.030 which, on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, is being operated without a valid permit for an oil or gas or geothermal resources exploration or development project issued by the county, shall have a period of two years from such date within which to apply for and be issued a permit for oil and gas or geothermal resources exploration or development project hereunder. A permit shall be issued therefor, but such permit shall be subject to such conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the commission in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Such operator shall not be deemed to be in violation of the provisions of this chapter during such two-year period.

(Ord. 499 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 10428 (b))