The City Council finds that the regulation of the opening and the operation of pits, quarries and excavations in the city is necessary for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the people, and further that such regulation is necessary to minimize soil erosion, possible flooding, air pollution, ground subsidence, deterioration of public streets, and preemption of preferred land use.
('74 Code, § 13½-1) (Ord. 89-11, passed 4-27-89)