Contra Costa County |
Ordinance Code |
Title 8. ZONING |
Division 88. SPECIAL LAND USES |
Chapter 88-14. OIL AND GAS DRILLING AND PRODUCTION |
§ 88-14.206. Definitions.
As used in this code, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given in this section:
(1)
"Material alterations" means substantive modifications in the design or operation of an existing well, limited to installation of new compressor units, installation of oil storage or water condensation tanks, or installation of subsurface injection equipment to enhance natural flow of mineral resources.
(2)
"Oil and gas drilling and production activity" means all activities related to the exploration for and recovery of subsurface oil or gas deposits. This phrase excludes exploration methods not involving subsurface drilling activity.
(3)
"Urban land use designation" means those collective areas shown on land use element maps of the county general plan which are planned for either residential, commercial, industrial, office, country estate, interim agriculture or similar uses.
(Ord. 86-61 § 5).
Article 88-14.4. Uses