27-1 Purpose
Unofficial copy. It may be out of date. Not legal or zoning advice. Zoning rules change, and only the city or county can say for sure what is allowed on a property. Confirm with the city or county planning department before you buy, sign or build.
The official Tooele County code is at https://www.tooeleco.gov/departments/development/land_use_ordinance.php.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
Chapter 19 is a scanned image on the county's site and is not included.
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(1) The mining, quarry, sand, and gravel excavation zone (MG-EX) is a zoning district which allows and
protects the mining, quarry, sand, and gravel excavation industry while protecting the environment. This zone is to assure that the operations of such sites do not impact adjoining uses, and are not encroached upon by surrounding non- compatible land uses.
(2) This chapter regulates the location, operations and reclamation of mining, quarries, and gravel pits to provide safe conditions and protection of the environment in Tooele County. These regulations are to protect the owner, employees and the public at large. (Ord. 2005-30, 11/22/05)