(A) Fencing.
(1) Fencing must be provided to enclose excavation areas, settling basins, and other areas that pose potential public health and safety hazards. Fencing must consist of, at a minimum, a six-foot-high steel, chain link, or similar fence. Such fencing must be maintained in good condition and repair.
(2) Gates of the same material and height as the fence must be installed at all points of vehicular or pedestrian access. Said gates must be equipped with keyed locks and must be kept locked at all times when not in regular use.
(B) Signage.
(1) Within 90 days after a permit has been issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 16.100 through 16.104 (Surface Mining and Reclamation) of this Title 16, the outer boundaries of the site must be continuously posted with signs not less than 500 feet apart and along each property line. Said sign must contain letters at least four inches high stating the following or similar language:
"THIS PROPERTY MAY BE USED FOR THE MINING, QUARRYING, OR COMMERCIAL EXTRACTION OF SAND, GRAVEL, ROCK, AGGREGATE, CLAY, AND SIMILAR MATERIALS. PLEASE OBSERVE APPROPRIATE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS."
(2) Required signs must be of a durable, weather-resistant material and must be maintained in legible condition.
(Ord. 1103, passed 3-7-05)