A. “Person” means any individual, partnership, corporation or association of any nature whatsoever.

B. “Seismic survey activity” means any activity where, for any consideration whatsoever, shock waves, sound waves, or vibrations are generated for the purpose of surveying, mapping, identifying, classifying or otherwise distinguishing subsurface characteristics indicative of the presence or absence of hydrocarbon substances, including, but not limited to, oil and natural gas.

C. “Source equipment” means the equipment from which vibrations emanate during seismic survey activities. (Ord. 3865 § 1, 1998)