ODNR Division of Mineral Resources Management - Oil and Gas

Urban Drilling

The major focus of HB 278/299 gives the division sole authority in Ohio for permitting and citing of oil and gas wells and production facilities.

Application Information
Applicants filing for a drilling permit should note the Application for a Permit (Form 1) contains two items, #24 and #25, that pertain to drilling within an urbanized area.

An urbanized area can be determined by checking the 2000 Census information provide:

Urbanized Area Drilling Permit Fees
Permit fees for urban areas and non-urban areas are not the same. Permit fees for applications to drill new urban wells are as follows. These fees do not apply to revised drilling units, re-issues of permits already issued and plug-backs.

  • $1,000 for all municipal corporations regardless of population
  • $1,000 for a township with a population exceeding 15,000
  • $750 for a township with a population of 10,000 to 14,999
  • $500 for a township with a population of 5,001 to 9,999

Rules for Urban Area Applications

Best Management Practices for Oil and Gas Companies and Related Contractors

Rotary drilling rig in urban setting