§ 21-50. Crude oil storage tanks; separators; etc.

It shall be unlawful for any person to use, construct or operate in connection with any producing well within the city limits any crude oil storage tanks except to the extent of two (2) steel tanks for oil storage, not exceeding five-hundred-barrel capacity each, and so constructed and maintained as to be vapor-tight and each surrounded with an earthen fire wall at such distance from the tanks as will, under any circumstances, hold and retain at least one and one-half (1½) times the maximum capacity of such tank. A permittee may use, construct and operate a steel conventional separator, and such other steel tanks and appurtenances as are necessary for treating oil with each of such facilities to be so constructed and maintained as to be vapor-tight. Each oil and gas separator shall be equipped with both regulation pressure relief safety valve and a bursting head. At the request of the city manager or his designee, such tanks shall be located underground and shall be appropriately landscaped so that they are not visible from the surrounding area.

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