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Brooklyn Town Washburn County
City Zoning Code

DIVISION 26

QUARRIES AND NONMETALLIC MINING

Sec. 38-713.- Application information.

In addition to the information required in an application for a conditional use permit, and the considerations involved, an application for a quarry or mine operation must have the following:

(1)

A description of all phases of the contemplated operation including types of machinery and equipment which will or might be necessary to carry on the operation.

(2)

Topographic maps or aerial photos of the proposed site, and the area beyond the site to a minimum distance of 300 feet on all sides, and information as to the soils and other geographic features that are located within the area.

(3)

An estimation of the quantity and type of material to be removed and its effect on the surrounding area.

(4)

Where the operation is to include sand and gravel washing, the estimated daily quantity of water required, its source, and its disposal shall be identified.

(5)

Where the operation is to include a hot or cold blacktop mix plant, a description of the type of equipment to be used and an estimate of use frequency.

(6)

An approved reclamation plan pursuant to Wis. Admin. Code ch. NR 135.

(Code 2000, § 38-580; Ord. of 3-19-2002, Art. XXVI, § 260; Res. No. 25-15, 3-24-2015)

Sec. 38-714. - Restoration plan and/or financial guarantee.

The county zoning committee shall not grant a conditional use for a quarry or nonmetallic mining operation without the reclamation permit and financial assurance required under Wis. Admin. Code ch. NR 135 and this division.

(Code 2000, § 38-581; Ord. of 3-19-2002, Art. XXVI, § 261; Res. No. 25-15, 3-24-2015)

Sec. 38-715. - Conditions for approval.

The county zoning committee may set forth special conditions prior to granting such use to ensure the health, safety, and general welfare of the user, neighbor, community or general public. Such conditions shall be considered dependent upon the type and size of such operations.

(Code 2000, § 38-582; Ord. of 3-19-2002, Art. XXVI, § 262)

Sec. 38-716. - Duration of conditional grant.

The zoning committee may set limits on the duration of the nonmetallic mining operation as a condition of approval. The operation of all nonmetallic mines in the county is subject to Wis. Admin. Code ch. NR 135 and this division.

(Code 2000, § 38-583; Ord. of 3-19-2002, Art. XXVI, § 263; Res. No. 25-15, 3-24-2015)

Sec. 38-717. - Existing quarry operations.

The operation of all nonmetallic mines in the county is subject to Wis. Admin. Code ch. NR 135 and this division.

(Code 2000, § 38-584; Ord. of 3-19-2002, Art. XXVI, § 264; Res. No. 25-15, 3-24-2015)