The extraction, storage and processing of minerals and earthen materials shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of this section.
(a) Extraction, storage and processing of minerals of all types shall be permitted only in accordance with the Use Regulations of Chapter 1147.
(b) The performance requirements of Section 1175.03 shall be met.
(c) Mineral extraction, storage or processing shall not be conducted closer than 500 feet from any "R" District, nor closer than 200 feet from any structure used for human occupancy in any other district. Operations shall be conducted only during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to dusk.
(d) Buildings and structures for which no future use is contemplated and for which no other acceptable use is practicable or feasible shall be demolished and/or removed within one year of ceasing operation.
(e) The operator shall file with the Building Inspector a location map which clearly shows area to be mined and the location of adjacent properties, roads and natural features.
(f) The operator shall submit information of the anticipated depth of excavations and on depth and probable effect on the existing water table as coordinated with the Ohio Division of Water.
(g) The operator shall file with the Municipal Planning Commission a detailed plan for the restoration of the area to be mined which shall include the anticipated future use of the restored land, the proposed final topography indicated by contour lines of no greater interval than five feet; the type and number per acre of trees or shrubs to be planted; and the location of future roads, drives, drainage course or other improvements contemplated.
(h) The operator shall file with Council a bond, payable to the City and conditioned on the faithful performance of all requirements contained in the approved restoration plan. The rate, per acre of property to be mined, of the required bond shall be fixed by ordinance of Council. The bond shall be released upon written certification of the Building Inspector that the restoration is complete and in compliance with the restoration plan. (Ord. 49-84. Passed 6-11-84.)