Draft Cass County ordinance would prohibit seismic testing within 300 feet of residences
August 27, 2026 | Cass County, Indiana
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During a staff presentation at the Aug. 27 special meeting, staff read key seismic-testing provisions that would apply to carbon sequestration projects. The draft requires project owners to notify all residents in the testing area and to provide seismic surveying reports to the county for consultant review.
Staff stated the draft compensates property owners who incur damage from seismic activity and sets a local limit: “No seismic testing is permitted within 300 feet of residences.” The ordinance would also require copies of seismic testing survey reports of underground geology to be provided by the project owner and reviewed by county consultants to determine site suitability.
Staff stated the draft compensates property owners who incur damage from seismic activity and sets a local limit: “No seismic testing is permitted within 300 feet of residences.” The ordinance would also require copies of seismic testing survey reports of underground geology to be provided by the project owner and reviewed by county consultants to determine site suitability.
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