Definition

The extraction, removal, or stockpiling of earth materials, including soil, sand, gravel, oil, gas, or other materials found in the earth. The excavation of earth materials for ponds or lakes, including excavations for fish farming ponds and recreational lakes, are considered mining unless otherwise expressly authorized by another provision of this code. The following are not considered mining

• The extraction, removal, or stockpiling of earth materials incidental to an approved plat or excavation permit, incidental to construction with a building permit, or for governmental or utility construction projects such as streets, alleys, drainage, gas, electrical, water, and telephone facilities and similar projects
• The extraction, removal, or stockpiling of earth materials incidental to construction of landscaping, retaining walls, fences, and similar activities consistent with the land use allowed at the site of removal

Required Off-Street Loading
 

Additional Provisions

• The applicant shall submit a site plan of existing conditions, operations plan, reclamation plan and the proposed bond to the director of planning and development for review and recommendation by the departments of planning and development, park and recreation, and public works and transportation, and the environmental quality committee of the city plan commission
• If a specific use permit is granted for the mining use, the director of public works and transportation and the director of planning and development shall inspect and monitor the mining and reclamation operation at least once annually. The site will also be monitored annually by the department of environmental and health services to determine if toxic elements are present. A person conducting a mining operation shall meet the standards of the Texas Water Quality Act
• A specific use permit may not be issued for mining on city park land
• For Site Plan, Operation Plan, Reclamation Plan and Performance Bond Requirements, see Building Inspection for current requirements.