(A) A scuba facility is permitted as an accessory use in a mineral mining district provided the scuba facility:
(1) Utilizes an existing, open-pit mine fed by a natural spring;
(2) Has setbacks a minimum of 50 feet from all property lines and 300 feet from all mineral extraction, hauling, and processing operations; and
(3) Receives approval from the Maryland Department of the Environment prior to site plan approval.
(B) Other uses operated in conjunction with the mineral extraction such as business office, caretaker or watchman structures, or facilities for the repair of equipment used in conjunction with the mining operation are permitted as accessory uses in a mineral mining district.
(C) All accessory uses in a mineral mining district shall occupy no more than 25% of the land zoned mineral mining.
(Bill No. 19-16, 12-17-2019)