Colfax Municipal Code Ch. 17.163 Mineral Extraction and Processing

This chapter establishes standards for mineral extraction and processing uses where permitted within any zone district. It is the intent of this chapter to minimize the adverse impacts of these types of uses on residences, neighborhoods and surrounding development by regulating such uses.

(Ord. No. 519, 8-8-2012)

Mineral extraction and processing uses are permitted as identified in Article III.

(Ord. No. 519, 8-8-2012)

The following requirements apply to mineral extraction and processing uses where permitted within any zone district and are in addition to the general development standards set forth in Articles III and IV:

A. Any quarry existing and operating as such on or after August 24, 1967, shall be required to have a conditional use permit and shall conform with the provisions of this chapter.

B. The conditions under which the conditional use permit may be issued may include, but shall not be limited to:

1. Any condition found necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience or general welfare, including the requirement for insurance against liability arising from activities incidental thereto;

2. The designation of the areas in which work may be done;

3. The designation of the slopes to which excavations may be made and the grades of fill slopes;

4. Provisions for controlling noise and dust;

5. The hours during which operations may proceed;

6. Precautions to guide safe traffic movements by vehicles in and around such operations;

7. Buffer strips and fencing of exterior boundaries of the property;

8. The posting of bonds to ensure compliance with such permit; and

9. Other conditions deemed necessary by the approval authority, including any conditions recommended by the city engineer which are necessitated by or based upon standard engineering practices.

C. Mineral extraction and processing uses must comply with the performance standards set forth in Chapter 17.120 (performance standards).

D. The city engineer shall make such inspections as he or she deems necessary or as are required by the approval authority to ensure that all work is conducted in accordance with the conditional use permit. The actual cost to the city of all inspection services shall be paid for by the applicant.

(Ord. No. 519, 8-8-2012)