40.260.120    Mines, Quarries and Gravel Pits

Extractions from deposits of rock, stone, gravel, sand, earth, minerals, or building or construction materials shall not be construed to be permitted uses in any district established by this title except as provided in specific districts, unless a surface mining overlay district has been obtained, as provided for in Section 40.250.020, except for on-site excavation and grading in conjunction with a specific construction or improvement project. Odor, dust, noise or drainage shall not be permitted to create or become a nuisance to surrounding property. The responsible official may approve a request for an aggregate extraction for a single construction project for a period not to exceed ten (10) days in operation and not requiring a state permit, in accordance with Section 40.260.220, Temporary Uses.