A. All reclamation plans shall comply with the provisions of SMARA (Sections 2772 and 2773) and state regulations (CCR Sections 3500 through 3505). All new reclamation plans, and any existing reclamation plans for which a modification is proposed, shall also comply with the requirements for reclamation performance standards in CCR Sections 3700 et seq., as may be modified from time to time.

B. The City may impose additional performance standards as developed either in review of individual projects, as warranted, or through the formulation and adoption of City-wide performance standards.

C. Reclamation activities shall be initiated at the earliest possible time on those portions of the mined lands that will not be subject to further disturbance. Interim reclamation may also be required for mined lands that have been disturbed and that may be disturbed again in future operations. Reclamation may be done on an annual basis, in stages compatible with continuing operations or on completion of all excavation, removal, or fill, as approved by the City. Each phase of reclamation shall be specifically described in the reclamation plan and shall include (1) the beginning and expected ending dates for each phase; (2) all reclamation activities required; (3) criteria for measuring completion of specific reclamation activities; and (4) estimated costs for completion of each phase of reclamation. (Ord. 2921 § 3, 2003).