Every year, the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing, in accordance with Article 5 of this chapter, regarding the compliance status of each surface mining operation permitted pursuant to this title. After considering the evidence in the public hearing, the Commission shall find that the operation either complies or does not comply with the Act, this chapter, and the conditions of approval for the surface mining permit. If the Commission finds that the operation is not in compliance, then the Director shall commence Notice of Violation proceedings, pursuant to Article 11 of this Chapter.
Within ten (10) days after the decision of the Commission, the Director shall mail a copy of the decision to the operator. Copies of the decision shall also be mailed to any other person with an interest in the application, who has deposited a self-addressed, stamped envelope with the Agency for the purpose of receiving a copy of the decision. The decision of the commission may be appealed in accordance with Article 10 of this chapter.
(§ 1, Ord. 1190, eff. September 5, 1996; as amended by Ord. 1518, eff. February 13, 2020)