Except as provided for in Section 10-5.602 of this article, all documentation for the reclamation plan shall be submitted to the Director at one time. Ten (10) complete hard copies of the application, and one electronic version, shall be provided to the County. An executive summary and a table of contents for the reclamation plan shall be submitted with each application. Applications for proposed reclamation plan shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
(a) A narrative description of the proposed use of mined lands after reclamation has been completed and the manner in which reclamation will be accomplished, including the following information:
(1) The consistency of the proposed reclaimed use with this chapter, the General Plan, zoning, and applicable specific plans;
(2) The manner by which contamination will be controlled in the reclaimed use;
(3) The manner in which affected streambed channels and streambanks will be rehabilitated to a condition minimizing erosion;
(4) The effect that proposed reclamation will have on future mining, both on-site and in the surrounding area;
(5) A time schedule of reclamation activities, showing the beginning date, completion dates for each proposed phase, and the final completion date, supported by a statement indicating that reclamation will be initiated at the earliest possible time on those portions of the site that will not be subject to further disturbance by mining;
(6) Separate sections demonstrating compliance of the proposal with each minimum performance standard set forth in the Regulations and Article 5 of this chapter;
(7) A signed statement that the person submitting the application accepts responsibility for implementing the approved reclamation plan;
(8) The acreages of proposed reclaimed uses, such as agriculture, wetlands, groundwater recharge, etc.;
(9) The methods to be used for on-site and off-site surface water drainage and erosion control after reclamation has been completed, including provisions for ensuring flood protection of the site for the 100-year event;
(10) A discussion of the maximum amount of mined lands to be disturbed at any one time;
(11) A description of whether any portion of the project site is currently under a Land Conservation Contract (Williamson Act) and/or Agricultural Preserve, including any lands for which a Notice of Nonrenewal has been filed and the date of expiration. Proposed mined lands that meet the definition of "prime farmlands" as defined under the Williamson Act shall also be identified;
(b) A narrative description of the type of surface mining proposed to be employed, including the following information:
(1) The name and address of the proposed surface mine operator and the names and addresses of any persons designated by the operator to act as an agent for the applicant through the permit process;
(2) The anticipated quantity and type of minerals for which the proposed surface mining operation will be conducted, including the estimated maximum annual production with calculations presented in both tons mined and in tons sold;
(3) The proposed dates for the initiation and termination of the proposed surface mining operation;
(4) The maximum anticipated depth of the proposed surface mining operation;
(5) Evidence that all owners of a possessory interest in the lands included in the application have given authority to the applicant to conduct surface mining as proposed and to implement the reclamation plan as proposed;
(6) The acreage of the lands that will be affected by the surface mining operations (separately identifying buffer and setback areas), as well as acreages and legal descriptions of the original parcels;
(7) A description of the general geology of the region, including a detailed description of the geology of the area in which surface mining is to be conducted;
(8) The names and addresses of the owners of all surface interests and mineral interest in the lands to be mined;
(c) Site-specific technical studies, performed by qualified professionals in the appropriate area of expertise, shall provide specific proposals for inclusion in the reclamation plan to address the following potential environmental impacts:
(1) A biological analysis to evaluate the feasibility of proposed revegetation efforts, including detailed plans describing planting methods, appropriate planting times, species to be used, irrigation requirements, erosion control, weed control, and proposed success rates for plant cover and density. The analysis shall also include cross-sections for those areas proposed to be revegetated, including slopes, visual screens, and wildlife habitat. Plant materials should be collected in the vicinity of the project site in order to control the origin of the genetic stock and provide the most site-adapted ecotypes. Native seeds, plants and cuttings used for reclamation and restoration activities shall be ecotypes of Cache Creek Watershed genetic origin including areas outside of Yolo County and of Yolo County genetic origin when materials are used that originate from outside of the Cache Creek Watershed.
(2) If the proposed reclamation plan includes agriculture as an end use, then a soil analysis shaft be submitted to evaluate the methods and feasibility of restoring those portions of the mined site to agricultural productivity, including discussions of current and reclaimed soil conditions and classifications, the types of crops grown on the lands proposed for reclamation and their historic yields for a minimum of five (5) years, and projected production of reclaimed agricultural lands. The analysis shall also include detailed plans for the removal and replacement of topsoil and overburden, including cross-sections of the areas to be reclaimed to agriculture, the depth of soils replaced, field irrigation slope grades, detention basins, and the relationship between finished field elevations and the groundwater level for the site; and
(3) A geotechnical study to evaluate the proposed final slopes to ensure that they will be stable once mining has been completed and that the slopes possess an adequate factor of safety. Measures shall be included within the study to ensure slope stability and maintenance.
(d) A site plan submitted in the form prescribed by the Planning Director, including all property proposed to be included in the reclamation plan, drawn to a scale of one inch equals one-hundred feet (1" = 100'), or other scale acceptable to the Director for larger holdings. Small-scale, reproducible copies shall be provided along with all site plans submitted. Site plans shall show the following information:
(1) All property lines, including the boundaries of all parcels proposed for mining and reclamation; the boundaries of any ownerships, leases, and/or other entitlements vested in the surface mining operator which allow surface mining and reclamation to be conducted on-site; and all Assessor parcel numbers for properties included in the application;
(2) The location of all streams, roads, railroads, and utility facilities within, or adjacent to, the lands to be reclaimed;
(3) The location and condition of any previously mined areas within the site, specifically designating those portions of the site, if any, where mining was completed prior to January 1, 1976, and which is claimed to be exempt from the requirements of this chapter;
(4) The existing and proposed topography of all reclaimed lands, including the location of the control cross-sections submitted pursuant to subsection (e) of this section;
(5) The location of all development proposed as a part of the reclaimed end use, including settling basins, drainage conveyances, equipment, fences, and other man-made structures;
(6) The depiction of separate reclamation phases;
(7) The locations for the permanent storage of overburden and waste material in any proposed berms;
(8) The proposed points of ingress and egress, access roads, driveways, and parking areas proposed as a part of the reclaimed end use; and
(9) The extent of any borrow areas, where topsoil and overburden material are excavated to be used in the reclamation of mined lands.
(e) Graphic depictions of control cross-sections located as follows and including the following information:
(1) At least three (3) control cross-sections within the area to be reclaimed, with two (2) of the cross-sections perpendicular to one another;
(2) In no event may the interval between the control cross-sections exceed twelve hundred (1200) feet; and
(3) The cross-sections shall identify both the existing and proposed reclaimed elevations, and shall identify the angle of reclaimed slopes.
(f) All maps, diagrams, or calculations that require preparation in accordance with the Professional Engineers Act (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 6700) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code), the Geologist and Geophysicist Act (Chapter 12.5 (commencing with Section 7800) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code), or the Professional Land Surveyors’ Act (Chapter 15 (commencing with Section 8700) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code) shall be prepared by a California-licensed professional, shall include his or her license number and name, and shall bear the signature and seal of the licensee;
(g) An estimate of the financial assurances necessary to implement the proposed reclamation plan, or phases thereof, prepared in accordance with Article 7 of this title and including the following information:
(1) An estimate of the equipment usage and manhours necessary to complete reclamation. Estimates for equipment usage shall be substantiated (e.g. the Caterpillar Performance Handbook or similar reference document) and labor requirements explained;
(2) An estimate of indirect costs, such as supervision, contingency, mobilization, profit, and overhead;
(3) The acreages of each type of area proposed in the reclamation plan (e.g., agriculture, slopes, roads, habitat, etc.), referenced to a site plan; and,
(4) An estimate of the amounts of soil, subsoil, wash sediments, and overburden to be used in reclamation, including the average distance from the soil stockpiles to the areas being reclaimed.
(h) A Land Survey or Record of Survey for all parcels included in the application which has a basis of bearing in the California Coordinate System (NAD 27 or NAD 83);
(i) An initial environmental assessment describing the potential impacts of approving the proposed reclamation plan; and,
(j) A list of all other applicable discretionary permits required by other public agencies.
In addition to the foregoing, the Director may require such other and further information relevant to the project as needed to determine whether the proposal may affect the public health and safety.
(k) A chart identifying the page number, chapter, appendix, or other specific location in the reclamation plan application where content meeting the requirements, as applicable, of Sections 2772, 2773, and 2773.3 and Article 1 (commencing with Section 3500) and Article 9 (commencing with Section 3700) of Subchapter 1 of Chapter 8 of Division 2 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, is located. (§ 1, Ord. 1191, eff. September 5, 1996; as amended by Ord. 1518, eff. February 13, 2020)