Division III. PERMITTING
13.03.010 Non-metallic mining reclamation permit application required.
No person may engage in nonmetallic mining or in nonmetallic mining reclamation without possessing a nonmetallic mining reclamation permit issued pursuant to the applicable reclamation ordinance unless the activity is specifically exempted in Section 13.01-7(1) and (2) or Section 13.01-10(16)(b).
(1) Required Submittal. All operators of non-metallic mining sites shall apply for a reclamation permit from Kenosha County Department of Planning and Development, Division of County Development. All applications for reclamation permits under this section shall be accompanied by the following information:
(a) A brief description of the general location and nature of the non-metallic mine.
(b) A legal description of the property on which the non-metallic mine is located or proposed, including the parcel identification number.
(c) The names, addresses and telephone numbers of all persons or organizations who are owners or lessors of the property on which the non-metallic mining site is located.
(d) The name, address, and telephone number of the person or organization who is the operator.
(e) A certification by the operator of his or her intent to comply with the statewide non-metallic mining reclamation standards established by Section II.
(2) Reclamation Permit Application Contents. The operator of any nonmetallic mine site shall submit an application that meets the requirements specified below to Kenosha County Department of Planning and Development, Division of County Development.
(a) The information required by Section 13.03-1.
(b) The plan review and annual fees required by Sections 13.04-1 and 13.04-5, as referenced in the Kenosha County Department of Planning and Development Fee Schedule.
(c) A reclamation plan conforming to Section 13.03-2.
(d) A certification that the operator will provide, as a condition of the reclamation permit, financial assurance as required by Section 13.03-3 upon granting of the reclamation permit and before mining begins.
(e) To avoid duplication, the permit application and submittals required under this subsection may, by reference, incorporate existing plans or materials that meet the requirements of this chapter. [Code § 13.03-1.]