§ 50-123. M-1 mining district.

(a)

The permitting and regulation of the mining industry falls upon one or more of the following federal or state authorities:

(1)

Federal. U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency;

(2)

State. Department of natural resources, environmental protection division.

(b)

Subsequent to approval by the appropriate federal and state authorities, the following activities and uses are permitted within M-1 mining district:

(1)

Activities directly related to, and in the support of, the excavation of minerals or rock materials that are beneficial and sold for profit. Such activities may be surface, underground, subaqueous, or solution in nature.

(2)

Public utility and service structures; however, antennas and antenna support structures may be approved only as conditional uses.

(3)

When abutting a different zoning district, a continuous buffer shall be provided and maintained in accordance with section 50-15.

(Ord. of 12-7-2004, art. VII, § 7.15)