(A) Sod removal. The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to the removal of sod.
(B) Removal of topsoil. The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to the removal of topsoil, providing the operation be not closer than ten feet to any property line or to a depth in excess of 18 inches, or so as to adversely affect the drainage of the area.
(C) Permitted hours of operation. The County Commission may, consistent with the intent of these regulations, modify or eliminate the provisions relative to permitted hours of operation in any excavation district.
(D) Reduction in required yards. Relating to existing operations, the County Commission, consistent with the intent of these regulations, and where the character of terrain, the ownership of land, the surrounding development or where other special conditions would justify such modification, may permit a reduction in the required yard as stipulated in § 151.24 of this code, so as to not impose unreasonable requirements; however, in no case shall the required distances for any excavation or accessory structures be less than 50 feet from a Residential Zone.
(E) Quantity of materials. Excavation of less than 1,000 cubic yards over a period of six months from a single parcel of land as recorded in the office of the County Recorder is not subject to the requirements of this subchapter.
(F) Unusual conditions. In cases where unusual topographical or other exceptional conditions exist, variations and exceptions from this subchapter may be made by the County Commission after recommendation by the Planning Commission.
(Prior Code, § 7-1-8) (Ord. 50, passed 7-6-1970)