(a) A distance of no less than 200 feet shall be maintained at all times from the nearest edge of the excavation area or quarry to any residence existing at the start of operations. All other aspects of operations related to mineral excavation, quarry operations, or concrete mixing shall maintain a minimum setback of 150 feet from residential districts.
(b) Truck routes shall be established for movement into and out of the development in such a way that it will minimize the wear on public streets and prevent hazards and damage to other properties in the community.
(c) Truck parking areas, maneuvering lanes, and access ways to public streets shall be designed to cause no interference with the safe and convenient movement of vehicle and pedestrian traffic on, and adjacent to, the site and shall be built or treated to prevent the creation of dust and drainage problems.
(d) Processing equipment shall be located at the site in such a way that will minimize adverse noise impact on surrounding dwellings.
(e) Existing natural or manmade barriers at the site shall be provided as protection and screening against noise, dust and visual protection for all operations.
(f) Stakes of one (1) color shall be set and maintained along the perimeter of the area designated for mineral removal at 100 foot intervals or less.
(g) All facilities, structures, and activities shall meet all county and/or state of Ohio health, building, electrical, and other applicable codes. In cases of overlapping codes and/or jurisdictions, the more restrictive shall apply.
(h) Any area being excavated shall be enclosed by a fence having a minimum height of seven (7) feet for the entire periphery of the excavated area. Fences shall be adequate to prevent trespass and shall be placed no closer than fifty (50) feet to the top or bottom of any slope. No sand or gravel shall be removed or stored, or overburden stored within 100 feet of any lot line not owned or controlled by the operator of said business.
(Ord. 62-2023. Passed 1-16-24.)