(A) Continuance, expansion and alteration. Subject to the limitations expressed in this chapter and in SMARA, the operator of a legal non-conforming surface mining operation may continue the operation without obtaining an operations permit but the legal non-conforming surface mining operation shall not be expanded or altered.
(B) Reclamation plan. The operator of a legal non-conforming surface mining operation shall not continue the operation without obtaining an approved reclamation plan in accordance with the provisions of § 19.13.007.
(1966 Code, § 6C-11) (Ord. 722, § 2(part))