A. Fees shall be required for the examination and review of applications for permits and the inspections of mining operations for compliance with the conditions of this chapter. A fee shall be paid at the time of application for permit. A fee based upon the quantity of material removed from the site as a result of the mining operation shall be paid according to the appropriate schedule listed below:
1. If mining operations are scheduled to continue for a period of time less than one year, the fee shall be paid within thirty (30) days of completion of mining activities.
2. If mining operations are scheduled to continue for a period of time longer than one year, a fee shall be paid prior to January 31 each year for materials removed from the site prior to December 31 of the previous year. A fee shall be paid within thirty (30) days of completion of mining activities for materials removed that calendar year.
B. The fee shall be paid at a rate per cubic yard of material excavated. The amount of material excavated shall be rounded up to the nearest one thousand (1,000) cubic yards and multiplied by the rate to determine the required fee. The quantity of material excavated shall be substantiated and certified by the applicant's engineer. Quantity calculations based upon pre-mining site conditions and current topographic data shall be submitted with each payment for City review. (Prior Code § 7-7-10)
C. The initial fee and rate per cubic yard of material excavated shall be as set out in section 3-1-2 of this Code. The City Council may change the initial fee and rate per cubic yard of material excavated, from time to time. Such initial fees and fees related to the rate per cubic yard of material removed shall be paid to the City and deposited to the credit of the General Fund. (Prior Code § 7-7-10; amd. 2018 Code)