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Our APPLICATION - QUARRY EXCAVATION SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PILE NUMBER' QX- JF REQUIREMENTS AND STAN©AR[)S The following requirements must be met by any approved Quarry Excavation: • Setbacks: No excavation shall take place within twenty-five(25)feet of any property line or right of way(nor within the allowed slopes adjacent to said twenty-five(25)foot setback),unless the elevation prior to excavation is more than that of the abutting property,in which case the elevation within said twenty-five(25)foot setback shall at no time-be less than that of the abutting property,at the property line. • Slopes: For a complete discussion on slope requirements,see theSan Joaquin County Development Title. l Water Disposal: All ware-r utilized in the plant operation must be disposed of behind a closed dike. (Note: An alternative method of water I disposal can be approved by the Planning Commission.) • Stockpiling: Stockpiled soil or material cannot be stored within 25 feet of a property boundary. • Roads and Dust: Private roads involved in the excavation must be maintained so as to control the creation of dust. The first 100 feet of any private road on the property which intersects with a publicly maintained road must be surfaced in a manner approved by the agency responsible for the maintenance of the public road. Traffic control and warning signs are required at the intersection. The placement,size and wording of these signs must be approved by the agency responsible for the maintenance of the public road. (Note. This requirement may be modified by including specifics on the type of surfacing,location of signs,etc_) • Hours of Operation: Excavation operations shall not.be carried on during the hours from 0M p.m.through 5:00 a.m.,except during periods of declared national,state or local emergency. Said hours are based on either Pacific Standard Time or Pacific Daylight Saving Time,whichever is legally in effect. (Note: The hours of operation may be modified by the Planning Commission based upon the excavation's potential effect +' on surrounding land uses. •d Lighting: Any night lighting established on the property must be arranged and controlled so as not to illuminate or cause any glare onto public rights-of-way or adjacent properties. Air Pollution Control: All emissions are subject to the rules and regulations of the San Joaquin County Air Pollution Control District. • Topsoil Replacement: During the excavation,the topsoil must be set aside. Upon completion of an excavation,the topsoil shall be replaced and the site leveled in conformance with the Reclamation Plan. (Note: This requiremenit may be waived for excavations in nonagricultural areas,or if: 1)the property is to be reclaimed for a use other than agriculture,and that use is consistent with the General Plan,or 2)a soils report indicates the replacement of the topsoil will not enhance the agricultural suitability of the property. In such cases,the topsoil may be removed from the site.) • Weed Control: Operations shall be in accordance with instructions from the Agricultural Commissioner to control the spread of noxious weeds. • Health and Vector Control: The excavation must not cause health or sanitary hazards and shall not create conditions which will cause the breeding or increase of mosquitoes, rodents or other pests. • Noise and Vibration: The operating practices utilized must minimize noise,vibration,dust and unsightliness. i • Fencing: Fencing four feet in height consisting of not less than three strands of barbed wire shall be placed around the excavation area. (Note: This can be modified by an approved equivalent fence. This condition is required where slopes greater than two feet horizontal to one foot vertical(2:1)are created. If the slopes are close to residential areas or other concentrations of people,the condition is changed to a six foot security fence. • Reclamation: The reclamation of each phase shall be completed in conformance with the reclamation plan within two years of completion of the extraction portion of that phase. (Note: Reclamation shall be completed as soon as feasible. The schedule for reclamation will be a part of the approval of the excavation' It will define each phase of the excavation. The phases may be based on the sequence in which individual areas are to be excavated and reclaimed,or on the sequence in which various operations are to be carried out on each area of the excavation. In either case,the reclamation schedule shall dearly state the operations to be carried out in each area during each phase.) • Revegetation: Protective vegetative planting is required where it is necessary to controllerosion or for the retention of scenic value. (Note: This requirement should,specify the actual types of planting and location,whenever possible.) • Annual Inspection: The applicant must pay a fee to the County to cover the cost of an annual inspection of the excavation to assure compliance with the provisions of the permit. • Landscaping: Landscaping may be required to screen the excavation from adjacent areas. The applicant should include any proposed landscaping in the application submittal. Performance Guarantee: A specific condition-on performance guarantee is required to ensure reclamation of the site and compliance with conditions of approval: The amount of the guarantee'is and will be fully.in force during khe life of the permit. The estimated oost of reclaiming the site shall be reviewed annually by the Development Services Division. The type of financial guarantee proposed by the applicant under this Section must be found acceptable by County Counsel. The financial guarantee shall be made payable to"San Joaquin County or the Department of Conservation". The type of financial guarantee shall be one of the following: a) Surety bond, b) Irrevocable letters of credit, 11 C) Trust fund. FADEVSVOPlanning Application Forms% Page 4 of 18 Ouamr Excavation.doc.(Revised 0413-09)