(A) Land reclamation.
(1) Under this chapter, land reclamation is the reclaiming of land by depositing of materials so as to elevate the grade.
(2) All land reclamation shall be controlled under the provisions of this chapter, and shall meet the following standards:
(a) The smallest amount of bare ground is exposed for as short a time as feasible;
(b) Temporary ground cover is used and permanent ground cover, such as sod, is planted;
(c) Methods to prevent erosion and trap sediment are employed;
(d) Fill is stabilized to accepted engineering standards; and
(e) Final slopes for cut slopes should be a maximum of 1:1, or 100%; fill slope 3:1 or 30%; and grade or construction slope 5:1 or 20%.
(B) Mining. The extraction of sand, gravel, or other material from the land in the total amount of 100 cubic yards or more and removal thereof from the site without processing shall be defined as mining. In all districts, the conduct of mining shall not be permitted.
(Prior Code, § 518.140) (Ord. passed 10-8-2003) Penalty, see § 10.99