§ 25-209. Special exception -- Sand and gravel mining.

   (a) Required report. -- The Commission shall prepare a report in accordance with this section before a zoning hearing examiner or the district council may conduct a hearing on a request for a special exception to mine sand or gravel.

(b) Contents. -- The report shall comprehensively evaluate the request by analyzing the impact of the proposed mining activities on the surrounding area, considering only:

   (1) noise;

   (2) watershed and water quality;

   (3) airshed and air quality;

   (4) traffic and traffic safety; and

   (5) other environmental factors relating to the health, safety, and welfare of the residents in the affected area.

(c) Cost. -- In addition to the initial filing fee, the applicant shall pay a fee not to exceed $ 8,000 for the services of the Commission to prepare the report.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 28, § 8-110(c); 2012, ch. 426, § 2.