The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health, safety and welfare through the following:
(A) Identify areas in the community where mineral extraction is most appropriate and minimizes conflicts with other land uses.
(B) Establish permitting requirements, environmental review procedures and performance standards to regulate mineral extraction.
(C) Establish standards which prevent or minimize environmental and aesthetic impacts on extracted properties, adjacent properties and the community as a whole.
(D) Establish standards and financial guarantees that restore extracted land to a condition compatible with adjacent properties and suitable for future uses which are compatible with the city comprehensive plan.
(Ord. 2015-02, passed 6-8-2015)