(A) The banks of all gravel, sand, clay and topsoil pits and similar excavations located within 500 feet from any street or dwelling shall be smoothed and reconditioned so as not to be hazardous or unsightly at the termination of operation or use.
(B) Before a permit for gravel, sand, clay or topsoil pit or similar excavation shall be issued, a bond or other assurance shall be furnished to the county in the amount set in the fee schedule for each acre from which such material is taken as a guarantee that the reconditioning will be done in a manner and to such an extent that the pit will not depreciate the surrounding property for its primary use or impair the beauty of the landscape.
(C) Upon the completion of the reconditioning, as approved by the Board of County Commissioners, the bond or other assurance shall be returned to the owner; provided that in the event the reconditioning has not been completed within one year from the date of abandonment of said pit, the Board of County Commissioners may declare the bond or other assurance forfeited and may do the required reconditioning with proceeds from the sale of said bonds or assurances.
(Ord. 2024-5-3, passed 5-13-2024) Penalty, see § 154.999