§ 16.16.020. Purpose of provisions.  


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  • It is the purpose of this chapter to accomplish the following objectives, thereby promoting the public health, safety and general welfare: To establish procedures for the exploration, development and conservation of oil, gas, geothermal steam, associated geothermal resources and hot water, in order to prevent waste, to protect the public interest, and to protect air and water quality and other environmental qualities.

(Ord. 499 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 10401)