§ 9-29. Surface mineral mining.

The following shall apply to surface mineral mines:

(1)

The surface mining of minerals in the RC-1 (Rural Countryside), and SC-1 (Suburban Countryside) districts may be permitted by Conditional Use Permit when the minimum standards of section 9-29(2) can be met.

(2)

Surface mineral mining uses in the I-1, RC-1, and SC-1 districts are subject to the following limitations:

a.

Property shall have frontage on, or adequate deeded access to, a state maintained road and be served by an entrance meeting the standards of the Virginia Department of Transportation.

b.

All new entrances to state maintained highways shall be paved for a distance of at least one hundred (100) feet from the point of intersection with the state highway, and a wash rack for wheels shall be installed at the end of the paved portion of the entrance road most distant from the state highway. The paved portion of all entrance roads shall be kept free and clear at all times of any build-up of dirt, gravel, or other material which might be tracked onto the state highway.

c.

All equipment and machinery shall be operated and maintained in such a manner as to minimize dust, noise, odor, and vibration.

d.

Two (2) or more parcels may be used to establish a surface mining use provided they share a common boundary line sufficient in length for access.

(Ord. of 5-3-2016(2))

(Ord. of 5-3-2016(2))