The M-4 District is intended to provide for the orderly continuation or restoration of existing quarries or other extractive and related operations and to provide for the location in appropriate places of new extractive operations that provide maximum protection to the natural environment. This District further provides for the restoration of quarries in a manner that will not deteriorate the natural environment

(1)

PERMITTED USES. None.

(2)

CONDITIONAL USES. See section 17.42 of this chapter.

(a)

Mining or extraction of rock, slate, gravel, sand, topsoil and other minerals.

(b)

Processing, refining and washing of rock, slate, sand or minerals.

(c)

Processing or storage of topsoil.

(d)

Storage of any of the aforesaid mineral products.

(e)

The on-site processing, conversion or packaging of the materials extracted including manufacturing of concrete products, lime, gypsum or plaster of Paris, and the initial preparation of concrete as a "ready-mix."

(2a)

TEMPORARY USES. (Cr. Ord. #32-91) Any use listed as a permitted use within the district of a limited duration as established in section 17.07(2a) of this chapter and as defined in section 17.08(83).

(3)

LOT, YARD AND BUILDING REQUIREMENTS.

(4)

SPECIAL REGULATIONS.

(a)

An application for a conditional use permit in the M-4 District shall be submitted to the Plan Commission by the property owner or long-term lessee, who shall be directly responsible for the operation of the quarry or other extractive operation-related activity. The application shall include the following:

1.

An adequate description of the operational methods and a plat survey of the proposed site.

2.

A list of equipment, machinery and structures to be used.

3.

The source, quantity and disposition of water to be used.

4.

A topographic map of the site showing all existing structures, trees and existing contours at a maximum interval of 2 feet.

5.

Proposed and existing access roads.

6.

The depth of all existing and proposed excavations.

7.

A restoration plan.

(b)

The restoration plan provided by the applicant shall include the following:

1.

Proposed contours at a maximum interval of 2 feet after filling or restoration.

2.

Depth of restored topsoil.

3.

Type of fill, planting or reforestation.

4.

Restoration commencement and completion dates.

5.

The proposed use of the site after restoration.

(c)

The applicant shall pay to the Village Treasurer the necessary fees to provide for the Village inspection and administration costs, based on the actual cost of such inspection and administration.

(d)

The applicant and/or owner of the land from which the mineral, gravel, sand, rock, slate or topsoil is being removed or extracted shall furnish the necessary sureties which will enable the Village to perform the planned restoration of the site in the event of default by the applicant. The amount of the sureties shall be based upon cost estimates prepared by the Village Engineer including a reasonable inflation factor, and the form and type of such sureties shall be approved by the Village Attorney. (See also section 17.42 of this chapter)