§ 10-92. Purpose.

It is the purpose of this article to regulate the mining of phosphate in a manner that will balance the interests of the phosphate industry with those of the general public; to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare; to insure the orderly development of mineral resources in a manner compatible with the overall development of the county; to conserve natural resources for present and future use; to minimize the adverse impact of mining; to insure that phosphate mining (including debris mining), a temporary land use, is carried out in such a manner as not to preclude future normal uses of mined lands; and to insure that phosphate mining activities are consistent with the county comprehensive plan.

(Ord. No. 88-19, § 1-2, 9-20-88)