Chapter 8.32 — RESTORATION OF DREDGED MATERIAL

As used in this chapter, the term "fine material" is defined as and consists of the arable loose top layer of the earth's surface, and the term "coarse material" is defined as and consists of the rocks and soil underlying the arable surface soil.

(Prior Code, § 15,102; Code 1997, § 8.32.010)

All operations involving the use of dredgers or other soil moving devices in the County shall be conducted and operated in such a manner as to replace the rocks and soils displaced by their operation with the coarse material at the bottom, and the finer material at the top, and in such a manner that the surface shall be left in as level a condition as it existed prior to its displacement. Replacement of the rocks and soil as set forth in this section shall be completed within six months from the time of displacement.

(Prior Code, § 15,101; Code 1997, § 8.32.020)

This chapter shall not apply to any operations in the bed of any live stream; provided, however, that such operations shall not leave the bed of any such live stream in a less level condition than the natural contour of the earth; and provided further, that such operations shall not divert the course of any such live stream in such manner as to cause damage to other property.

(Prior Code, § 15,103; Code 1997, § 8.32.030)

This chapter shall not apply to any operations where, in the opinion of the Board of Supervisors, the present or probable future agricultural, scenic or historical value of the land involved does not justify the leveling or resoiling. Application for the exemption by the Board of Supervisors shall be in writing and presented at a regular public meeting of the Board of Supervisors, at which meeting a time and place for hearing the application shall be fixed by the Board of Supervisors. The hearing on the application shall be fixed for and held at a regular public meeting of the Board of Supervisors and shall be held not sooner than 30 days after the presentation of the application. The Board of Supervisors at the meeting shall approve or disapprove the application under such terms and conditions as it determines to be proper. The Board of Supervisors may also extend the time provided in this chapter within which leveling or resoiling may be done upon similar written application and public hearing.

(Prior Code, § 15,104; Code 1997, § 8.32.040)

Any violation of the provisions of this chapter is punishable and any person, firm or corporation violating this chapter, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished according to the general penalties described in Chapter 1.24.

(Prior Code, § 15,105; Code 1997, § 8.32.050)