1. All applications for a conditional use permit for surface mining shall be made, considered and granted or denied pursuant to CVMC 19.14.060 through 19.14.130 and 19.54.010, and shall be accompanied by an application for a reclamation plan, and financial assurances in accordance with the provisions set forth in this chapter and as further required by SMARA and state regulations.

2. Within 30 days of acceptance of an application for a conditional use permit for surface mining operations as complete, the City shall notify the State Department of Conservation of the filing of the application.

1. All reclamation plans shall include all elements required by and comply with the provisions of SMARA (Sections 2772 through 2773), state regulations (CCR Sections 3500 through 3505), and any additional information necessary to evaluate the proposed plan. All engineering plans and geological analyses shall be approved and signed by a civil engineer and a geologist, respectively, both of which are licensed to practice in the state of California.

2. Prior to final approval of a reclamation plan or financial assurances, the City shall certify to the State Department of Conservation that the reclamation plan and/or financial assurance complies with the applicable requirements of state law, and submit the plan and/or assurance to the State Department of Conservation for review, pursuant to PRC Section 2774(d). The City shall evaluate written comments received, if any, from the State Department of Conservation. Staff shall prepare a written response describing the disposition of the major issues raised by the state for the City Council’s approval. (Ord. 2921 § 3, 2003).