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Saint Joseph Town Saint Croix County
City Zoning Code

ARTICLE XV

Temporary Nonmetallic Mining

§ 170-79 Purpose.

Temporary nonmetallic mining is permitted as a conditional use in the Agricultural and Rural Residential (AG-RES) District on parcels 20 acres or greater and is regulated in this article. This article protects public health, safety, and general welfare and ensures that temporary nonmetallic mining is compatible with the applicable district.

§ 170-80 Applicability.

This article applies to temporary nonmetallic mining.

§ 170-81 General provisions.

Temporary nonmetallic mining operations shall comply with the following:
A. 
Chapter 14 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances;
B. 
Wis. Stats., Chapter 295, Subchapter I, and rules promulgated under that subchapter;
C. 
Applicable provisions of this article;
D. 
Any requirements of the State Department of Transportation concerning restoration of nonmetallic mining sites; and
E. 
The operation:
(1) 
Extracts a total of 10,000 cubic yards or less of material; and
(2) 
Does not exceed 60 days in duration; and
(3) 
Obtains a conditional use permit in accordance with Article XVII of this chapter.

§ 170-82 Conditional use permit process additional requirements.

A. 
Conditional use permit required. A conditional use permit is required for a temporary nonmetallic mining operation.
B. 
Conditional use permit application for temporary nonmetallic mining operations shall include the following:
(1) 
A properly completed application in accordance with Article XVII of this chapter.
(2) 
An adequate description of the operation in the form of an operation plan. This operation plan shall include a description of the equipment, machinery, and structures to be used and topographic map of the site showing existing contours with minimum vertical contour interval of five feet, trees, all proposed and existing on-site uses, and proposed excavation areas.

§ 170-83 Standards.

A. 
Water. The washing of sand and gravel shall be prohibited in any operations where the quantity of water required will seriously affect the supply of uses in the area or will result in contamination, pollution, or excess siltation.
B. 
Plan Commission review. The Town Plan Commission shall particularly consider the effect of the proposed operation upon existing streets, neighboring development, proposed land use, drainage, water supply, soil erosion, natural beauty, character, and land value of the locality.