The purpose of the mineral resource (MR) district is to protect lands with substantial mineral resources that are currently being mined or likely to be used for mineral extraction. This district is consistent with the mineral resource (M) general plan designation. This district may also be applied to other areas where there are mineral deposits that can be mined commercially, provided there are no conflicts with other general plan policies.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The following uses are permitted outright in the MR district:

A.

Exploration work for minerals, except as provided in Section 17.12.030B of this chapter;

B.

Agricultural uses, forest management;

C.

Low-intensity recreational uses which require only minor improvements, such as a hunting or fishing club.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The following uses are permitted in the MR district if a use permit is issued:

A.

Living quarters for the use of the owner(s), security personnel, or laborers employed on site;

B.

Notwithstanding any provision of Section 17.12.020A of this chapter to the contrary, any mining activity, either underground or open pit, as defined by the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (Article 5, Chapter 9, Division 2 (Section 2770, et seq.) of the California Public Resources Code);

C.

Mills and other facilities, buildings or structures related to or used in connection with the storing, transportation, processing or refining of mined materials or products derived therefrom.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The following other uses are permitted in the MR district:

A.

The uses allowed by and subject to the provisions of Sections 17.88.010 through 17.88.110 of this title;

B.

Other uses found to be similar in character and impact to those listed in Sections 17.12.020 and 17.12.030 of this chapter, as determined in accordance with Section 17.94.030 of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The following site development standards apply in the MR district:

A.

Minimum Building Site. The minimum building site requirement is twenty (20) acres, or as specified by use permit, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.010 of this chapter.

B.

Yards. The following yard requirements apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.020 of this title:

1.

Front, thirty (30) feet;

2.

Side, thirty (30) feet;

3.

Rear, thirty (30) feet.

C.

Maximum Structural Height. Maximum permitted structural height is forty-five (45) feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.030 of this title.

D.

Parking. Parking requirements are as specified in Chapter 17.86 of this title.

E.

Reclamation Plans. All approved mining activities shall be accompanied by a reclamation plan for the rehabilitation, reuse and erosion control of the mined area. The reclamation plan shall be in accordance with Chapter 18.04 of the Shasta County Code.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))