The extraction, storage and processing of minerals, including the removal of sand, gravel, clay and soils, shall be conducted in accordance with the following requirements:
(a) Extraction, storage and processing of minerals of all types shall be permitted only in S-1, A-1 and M-2 Districts, as specified in the use regulations of Chapter 1170. An exception to this requirement is granted if lateral fracturing or drilling is performed pursuant to a written agreement between a public or private entity and an oil or gas company.
(b) The performance requirements of Section 1174.01 shall be met.
(c) Mineral extraction, storage or processing shall not be conducted closer than 500 feet from any "R" District, nor closer than 200 feet from any structure used for human occupancy in any other district.
(d) Buildings and structures for which no future use is contemplated and for which no other acceptable use is practicable or feasible shall be demolished and removed.
(e) The operator shall file with the Zoning Inspector a location map which clearly shows areas to be mined and the location of adjacent properties, roads and natural features.
(f) The operator shall submit information on the anticipated depth of excavations and on the depth of the existing water table and public utilities, and also on the probable effect of such excavations on the existing water table, public utilities, roads and surface drainage.
(g) The operator shall file with the Board of Zoning Appeals a detailed plan for the restoration of the area to be mined, which shall include the anticipated future use of the restored land, the proposed final topography indicated by contour lines of no greater interval than five feet, the type and number per acre of trees or shrubs to be planted and the location of future roads, drives, drainage courses or other improvements contemplated.
(h) The operator shall file with Council a bond payable to the Municipality and conditioned on the faithful performance of all requirements contained in the approved restoration plan. The rate, per acre of property to be mined, of the required bond, shall be as fixed by ordinance of Council. The bond shall be released upon written certification of the Zoning Inspector that the restoration is complete and in compliance with the restoration plan.
(i) All drilling shall be consistent with State and Federal guidelines.
(Ord. 1466. Passed 4-11-94; Am. Ord. 1905. Passed 12-13-11.)