17.08.050 PURPOSE OF OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS

Overlay zoning districts may be created to reflect unique boundaries that may or may not utilize existing property lines. Overlay zoning districts may be approved by the land use authority in sizes and/or configurations particular to the needs of the proposed use. The following provide the purpose(s) of each of Cache County's established overlay zoning districts: A. Mineral Extraction And Excavation (ME) Overlay Zone: 1. The purpose of this zone is to establish locations and to protect the commercial mineral extraction and excavation industry while protecting the environment and county citizens. This zone is to assure that the operations of such sites do not impact adjoining uses and are not encroached upon by surrounding noncompatible land uses within Cache County. 2. This zone and provisions thereof are deemed necessary in the public interest to affect practices which will, for the economical use of vital materials necessary for our economy, give due consideration to the present and future use of land in the interest of promoting the public health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of Cache County. B. Public Infrastructure (PI) Overlay Zone: 1. To provide for the siting and operation of public infrastructure in an environmentally sound and economically competitive manner. 2. To inform current and potential residents of the county of the possible location of future public infrastructure locations. 3. To ensure that any public infrastructure be designed, constructed, and operated in a safe and efficient manner, and in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations for the protection of the general health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of the county. CHAPTER 17.09 SCHEDULE OF ZONING USES