27-3 Operation categories
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All mining, quarry, sand, and gravel excavation operations shall fit into one of the two following
categories: (1) Permanent commercial operations are those that supply materials to the public on a continual basis.
A permanent commercial operation may be approved by the zoning administrator with the minimum requirements. If it is determined by the zoning administrator that the minimum requirements do not adequately mitigate potential or actual impacts to surrounding properties, it shall then be submitted to the planning commission. All commercial pit operations shall work under an approved five year operation plan. Upon expiration of the previous plan, a new five year plan shall be submitted; otherwise closure and reclamation operations shall begin within six months. The conditional use permit shall remain in effect until such time that full reclamation has been made on the site.
(2) Temporary project specific operations supply material for specific projects, the termination of which shall also terminate the conditional use permit and the use of the pit. A temporary project may be approved
by the zoning administrator with the minimum requirements. If it is determined by the zoning administrator that the minimum requirements do not adequately mitigate potential or actual impacts to surrounding properties, it shall then be submitted to the planning commission. A temporary project shall be allowed to operate for a period up to six months and may be extended in six month intervals for a period not to exceed two years. It is the responsibility of the land owner or operator to make application for an extension before the expiration of the current permit. Once the project is completed, the owner or operator shall begin closure and reclamation operations within six months. (Ord. 2005-30, 11/22/05)