(A) The plan of reclamation shall be submitted in three parts:
(1) A recent aerial photograph with a general plan of reclamation as an overlay or as a separate drawing;
(2) A reclamation contour plat; and
(3) A description of reclamation methods and materials proposed for renewal of topsoil and replanting.
(B) The general plan of reclamation shall be presented at the same scale as the aerial photograph and shall provide the following information:
(1) The general area of completely reclaimed land;
(2) The general area of reclamation under way;
(3) The general area currently used for topsoil and overburden storage;
(4) The general area proposed for reclamation during the period of the conditional use permit;
(5) The general area proposed for topsoil and overburden storage;
(6) The acreage for each item shown on the overlay or separate drawing;
(7) A reclamation contour plat with contour intervals not to exceed two feet indicating the general grade and slopes to which excavated areas are to be reclaimed;
(8) A description of the methods and materials proposed for restoration of topsoil to the required fertility and the amount of any type of planting as a part of the reclamation plan;
(9) The projected schedule of reclamation operations, including the following specific dates;
(10) Commencement and completion of reclamation operations as provided by the reclamation plan;
(11) Commencement and completion of erosion and drainage control measures to be instituted under the reclamation plan; and
(12) Commencement and completion of final grading, top-soil replacement, and replanting or landscaping as provided by the reclamation plan.
(C) Mining operational and reclamation plans shall be prepared to clearly depict and describe the sequence of mining operations including existing conditions, mining underway, mining completed, reclamation underway, reclamation completed, mining proposed, reclamation proposed, stockpiles, roadways, and similar land use elements. All mining, operational, and reclamation plans shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission and will be subject to its recommendation for approval or disapproval.
(Ord. 28, passed 11-13-2017)