Chapter 130.56 — SURFACE MINING OPERATIONS

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

(Ord. No. 2011-04, §§ 1, 2, 1-26-2011)

It is the intent of the city 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 city's residents. It is also the intent of the city to balance the rights of mining corporations to produce construction materials and other rock products with the rights of nonmining persons/corporations who own, occupy or use land in close proximity to mining operations.

(Ord. No. 2011-04, §§ 1, 2, 1-26-2011)

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 the Municipal Code. 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. No. 2011-04, §§ 1, 2, 1-26-2011)