§ 16.56

Whenever a division of land is proposed in an area that lies partly or wholly within six hundred (600) feet of a surface mining operation permitted pursuant to Chapter 5.48, the requirements of this chapter shall apply in addition to all other requirements of this title.

(Ord. 460.137 § 16.1, 1997)

It is the intent of Riverside County to conserve, protect and encourage the development, improvement, and continued viability of its mining land and industries for the long-term production of construction materials and other rock products, and for the economic well-being of the county's residents. It is also the intent of the county to balance the rights of mining corporations to produce construction materials and other rock products with the rights of non-mining persons/corporations who own, occupy, or use land in close proximity to mining operations.

(Ord. 460.137 § 16.2, 1997)

An environmental constraints sheet shall be created for each land division subject to this article and the following notice placed thereon:

Lot No.(s). _______, as shown on this map is (are) located partly or wholly with 600 feet of a surface mining operation permitted pursuant to Ordinance No. 555. This (these) lot(s) may be subject to vibration, noise, fumes, dust, odors and other disturbances from surface mining activities which include, but are not limited to, blasting, extraction, crushing, processing, grading, stockpiling and storage or transportation of mineral resources.

(Ord. 460.137 § 16.3, 1997)

Chapter 16.60 - SECURITY FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND TAXES

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