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INTRODUCTION <br />Gravel and other mineral deposits are a valuable resource, available in generous <br />quanities in Washington County. This code was developed to establish con- <br />ditions whereby these mineral deposits, primarily gravel, will be made available <br />for general use. This code also provides guidelines for restoring the land to <br />a usable, attractive condition after the mining operation is finished. <br />In order to conduct a mining operation, it is necessary for the owner to have a <br />Special Use Permit for the land covering the expected life of the mine (up to a <br />• maximum of five years). It is also necessary for the owner and/or operator to <br />have a mining permit, issued annually, as covered by this Ordinance. A single <br />hearing is preferred for the initial mining permit and the Special Use Permit. <br />Subsequent annual hearings for the mining permit give an opportunity for the <br />community, the operator and the neighbors to talk over any problems that may <br />exist. <br />It is hoped that most communities in Washington County will adopt this Model <br />Code with a minimum of modifications to minimize differences in the way mining <br />is regulated within Washington County. <br />IL <br />