Reclamation plans and surface mining operation permits required pursuant to the provisions of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975, Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§ 2710 et seq., as the same may be amended from time to time, shall be processed, approved, modified and revoked in the same manner as is specified in this subchapter, Ch. 152, Ch. 16.40, Ch. 16.44, Ch. 16.70 and Ch. 16.110 et seq. for conditional use permits. No reclamation plan shall be approved and no surface mining operation permit shall be issued without a public hearing thereon. Surface mining operations governed by these provisions shall be inspected at least annually for compliance with permit conditions. As a condition of approval of reclamation plans and/or surface mining operation permits, surface mining operators may be required to consent to the creation of liens and/or to post surety bonds and/or other sufficient security to guarantee reclamation in accordance with the reclamation plan.
('81 Code, § 17.06.250) (Ord. 704, passed - -78; Am. Ord. 1169, passed 2-5-07)