(A) Required: Within ninety (90) days of a surface mining operation becoming "idle", as defined in this chapter, the operator shall submit to the planning department a proposed interim management plan ("IMP"), Public Resources Code section 2770(h). The proposed IMP shall fully comply with the requirements of Public Resources Code section 2770(h) and shall provide measures the operator will implement to maintain the site in compliance with SMARA, including, but not limited to, all conditions of the department review permit and/or reclamation plan. The proposed IMP shall be processed as an amendment to the reclamation plan and shall not be considered a project for the purposes of environmental review, Public Resources Code section 2770(h).
(B) Continuation Of Financial Assurances: Financial assurances for idle operations shall be continued as addressed in the reclamation plan or otherwise approved through the idle mine's IMP.
(C) Department Of Conservation Review: Upon receipt of a complete proposed IMP, the planning director shall forward the IMP to the department of conservation for review. The IMP shall be submitted to the department of conservation at least forty five (45) days prior to approval by the planning commission.
(D) Planning Commission Decision; Appeal: Within sixty (60) days of receipt of the proposed IMP, or a longer period mutually agreed upon by the planning director and the operator, the planning commission shall review and approve or deny the IMP in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The operator shall have thirty (30) days or a longer period mutually agreed upon by the operator and the planning director to submit a revised IMP. The planning commission shall approve or deny the revised IMP within sixty (60) days of receipt. If the planning commission denies the revised IMP, the operator may appeal that action to the city council in accordance with the provisions of section 6-2-19, "Appeals", of this title.
(E) Term Of Effect; Renewal: The IMP may remain in effect for a period not to exceed five (5) years, at which time the planning commission may renew the IMP for another period not to exceed five (5) years or require the surface mining operator to commence reclamation in accordance with its approved reclamation plan. (Ord. 768-08, 8-19-2008)