(1) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide standards for the establishment and use of batch plants intended to provide construction materials for a defined project within a limited timeframe.
(2) Application. In order to operate within the city a batch plant shall be located within the Light Industrial, General Industrial, Rural, Rural Executive, or Future Urban Development zoning districts, and must obtain an interim use permit per § 1007.017.
(3) Requirements. Batch plants are allowed subject to the following conditions:
(a) The batch plant shall be located on the site so as to minimize the disturbance of surrounding dwelling units or commercial businesses.
(b) The batch plant setback shall be 50 feet from any wetland.
(c) The project intended to be served by the batch plant and a deadline for removal shall be clearly defined.
(d) The hours of operation shall be clearly defined.
(e) Access to and from the site shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to any site disturbance.
(f) A grading, erosion and sediment control plan shall be submitted and approved by the city prior to any site disturbance.
(g) A storm water pollution prevention plan shall be submitted and approved by the city prior to any site disturbance.
(h) A restoration plan shall be submitted and approved by the city prior to any site disturbance.
(i) All applicable Minnesota Pollution Control Agency requirements are satisfactorily met.
(j) All applicable watershed district requirements are satisfactorily met.
(k) So as to maintain compatibility with the surrounding area and to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the public, the City Council may impose additional limitations, conditions or requirements as it deems necessary.
(l) The operator and property owner shall enter into a Performance Agreement with the City, and financial sureties shall be posted prior to any site disturbance.