§ 88-11.204. Goals.

This chapter is intended to assure that:

(1)

County regulations and procedures governing the establishment, use and reclamation of mined lands are in accord with the county general plan; and

(2)

Mineral deposits which are valuable to the economy of the county and the bay area can be utilized; and

(3)

Adverse land use and environmental effects caused by surface mining operations are prevented or minimized, and mined lands are reclaimed to a condition which is readily adaptable for future land uses; and

(4)

Residual hazards to the public health and safety are prevented or minimized; and

(5)

Economic and natural resources related to surface mining sites and operations are protected for the future benefit of the county.

(Ord. 79-114; Pub. Res.C. §§ 2711, 2712).