13.04.020 Permit suspension and revocation.
(1) Grounds. Kenosha County Department of Planning and Development may suspend or revoke a non-metallic mining reclamation permit issued pursuant to this chapter if it finds the operator has done any of the following:
(a) Failed to submit a satisfactory reclamation plan within the time frames specified in this chapter.
(b) Failed to submit or maintain financial assurance as required by this chapter.
(c) Failed on a repetitive and significant basis to follow the approved reclamation plan.
(2) Procedures. If Kenosha County Department of Planning and Development finds grounds for suspending or revoking a non-metallic mining reclamation permit set forth in section 13.04-2(1), it may issue a special order suspending or revoking such permit as set forth in section 13.05-2(2).
(3) Consequences.
(a) If Kenosha County Department of Planning and Development makes any of the findings in section 13.04-2(1), it may suspend a non-metallic mining reclamation permit for up to 30 days. During the time of suspension, the operator may not conduct non-metallic mining at the site, except for reclamation or measures to protect human health and the environment as ordered by the regulatory authority pursuant to section 13.05-2.
(b) If Kenosha County Department of Planning and Development makes any of the findings in section 13.04-2(1), it may revoke a non-metallic mining reclamation permit. Upon permit revocation, the operator shall forfeit the financial assurance it has provided pursuant to this chapter to Kenosha County Department of Planning and Development, Division of County Development. Kenosha County Department of Planning and Development may use forfeited financial assurance to reclaim the site to the extent needed to comply with this chapter and the applicable reclamation ordinance. [Code § 13.04-2.]