§ 21-103. Operations in general.

(a)

All geophysical operations shall be limited to the areas determined by city council and depicted on the map kept in the director of public work's office. A copy of such map shall be attached to any permit issued by the city. If, during the course of operations, any utility line must be relocated to maintain compliance with the terms and conditions set forth herein or to ensure the safety of the general population, the applicant shall notify the director of public works or his designee at least three (3) business days prior to embarking on such relocation, which shall be performed in compliance with city standards.

(b)

The applicant shall employ an engineer specializing in seismology to be approved by the city, who shall be on the job site during the entire period of testing to mitigate any potential damage to public or private property. The applicant shall also designate a point of contact who will respond within twenty-four (24) hours to any request from the director of public works or his designee for information regarding the applicant's testing operations, including a request for maps of the testing area that show the points of use as planned by the applicant at the time of the request.

(c)

The applicant shall obtain written permission, as required by law, from property owners before entering upon or crossing their property.

(d)

The applicant shall be responsible for and shall settle all reasonable and legitimate claims, demands, and causes of actions relating to property or persons arising out of or as a result of the applicant's operations under this permit and shall handle all such claims in an expedient manner.

(Ord. No. 716-1, § 1, 12-8-08)