Earlier editions: 2026-07
Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code Ch. 8.44 Wells and Mines
Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Palos Verdes Estates
Cite as: Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code Chapter 8.44 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 8.44.010. Definitions.¶
As used in this chapter:
A.
“Cathodic protection well”
means any artificial excavation in excess of fifty feet constructed by any method for the purpose of installing equipment or facilities for the protection of electrical or metallic equipment in contact with the ground, commonly referred to as cathodic protection.
B.
“Oil and gas wells”
means any drilled, excavated, jetted or otherwise constructed excavation which is used or intended to be used to extract oil, gas or other hydrocarbon products from the ground.
C.
“Well” or “water well”
means any drilled, excavated, jetted or otherwise constructed excavation which is used to extract water from or inject water into the underground for any purposes; or to observe or test underground waters.
(Ord. 274 § 2, 1971; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)
§ 8.44.020. Oil drilling structures prohibited.¶
It is unlawful to erect, construct or place any derrick or other structure designed for use in boring for oil upon any part of the property within the boundaries of the city, nor shall any oil, natural gas, petroleum, asphaltum, hydrocarbon products or substances be produced or extracted therefrom.
(Ord. 274 § 2, 1971; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)
§ 8.44.030. Mining prohibited.¶
It is unlawful to conduct any mining operation or extract minerals or mineral substances from any part of the property within the boundaries of the city.
(Ord. 274 § 2, 1971; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)
§ 8.44.040. Water wells and cathodic protection wells.¶
It is unlawful to drill, construct or maintain or cause to be drilled, constructed or maintained water wells, tunnels or cathodic protection wells in the city except with the written consent and approval of the city council. Water wells or cathodic protection wells which are approved by the city council shall be drilled, constructed, maintained, operated, abandoned and destroyed in accordance with the provisions of the Los Angeles County health code, as the code exists as of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter or may thereafter be amended.
(Ord. 274 § 2, 1971; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)
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