All permits issued under this article shall be subject to the following conditions and requirements:

(1)

Animal waste storage facility design, construction, modification, closure and management shall be carried out in accordance with the construction plan or closure plan and applicable standards specified in this article.

(2)

Any person applying for an animal waste storage facility permit or substantially altered facility permit under this article must develop a nutrient management plan as part of the application process to demonstrate their ability to utilize animal waste in an environmentally safe manner. This condition may require the applicant to hire a crop consultant to prepare the nutrient management plan.

(3)

The permittee must certify in writing that all other local, city, county, state, or federally required permits have been or will be obtained from the appropriate authorities. The LCD may require proof of any permit known to be needed prior to issuing an animal waste storage facility permit, substantially altered facility permit, or closure of existing facility permit.

(4)

Any change to an approved permit shall be approved in writing by the LCD. Written approval shall occur only after a registered professional engineer, DATCP engineer, or local agency staff having the appropriate engineering certification, has reviewed and approved the proposed modifications.

(5)

The permittee shall give no less than two (2) days notice before starting any construction activity authorized by the permit.

(6)

Activities authorized by this permit shall be completed within two (2) years from the date of issuance after which such permit shall expire.

(7)

The permittee shall certify in writing, by a registered professional engineer, DATCP engineer, or local agency staff having the appropriate engineering certification that the animal waste storage was installed or closed as planned. A copy of the certification sheet shall be given to the LCD within one (1) month of completion of installation, alteration or closure. Any approved changes made to the design shall be specified in the certification. LCD personnel may conduct site inspections during and following construction to determine that the facility was installed, altered or closed as planned and designed.

(Ord. No. 2012-24, 6-26-12)