All proposed mining and reclamation plans shall present a phasing plan for mining and reclamation activities. The phasing plan shall be structured to minimize the area of disturbed agricultural lands during each mining phase, and encourage the early completion of the reclamation of agricultural land. (§ 1, Ord. 1191, eff. September 5,1996; as amended by Ord. 1518, eff. February 13, 2020)