§ 21-4. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Permittee. The word "permittee" shall mean the person to whom a permit is issued for the drilling and operation of a well under this chapter, and his administrators, executors, heirs, successors and assigns.

Person. The word "person" shall include both the singular and plural and shall mean and include any person, individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, club, society, cooperative, trust, municipal corporation, or political subdivision whatsoever.

Regulated area. The words "regulated area," subject to the exceptions contained in this chapter, shall include and mean all lands within the corporate limits of the city.

Technical or industry words. All technical or oil and gas industry words or phrases used herein and not specifically defined herein shall have the meanings customarily attributable thereto by prudent operators in the oil and gas industry.

Well. The word "well" shall include and mean any hole or holes, bore or bores, to any sand, formation, strata or depth, which is or are drilled, bored, sunk, dug or put down for the purpose of either exploring for or ascertaining the existence of any oil, gas, liquid hydrocarbon, or any of the same, or for the purpose of producing and recovering any oil, gas, liquid hydrocarbon, or any of the same. Where a well will be drilled directionally, for purposes of this chapter, the location of such well shall be the surface location and not the bottom hole location.

(Ord. No. 716, § 1(Exh. "A"), 2-12-96)