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4.Environmental Analysis but not limited to Sections 9-600 through 9-610, 9-854, and 9-1400 through 9-1415 of the — Development Title will ensure that the project is consistent with the County Zoning Code and with SMARA. In addition, the project conditions included in the project description as well as implementation of the mitigation measures included in this EIR will ensure that that the Proposed — Project fulfills the requirements set forth in the Agricultural Land Use and Quarry Mining sections of the Zoning Code. Stanislaus County General Plan The development of mining operations and aggregate processing facilities at the project site is — generally consistent with the current Stanislaus County General Plan designation of Agriculture. Although intended primarily for agricultural use,this designation allows for uses that are not compatible with urban uses—including the management and procurement of mineral resources— provided that they do not conflict with agriculture. Consistent with General Plan Land Use Policies 2 and 14, use of the project area will be limited to activities compatible with agriculture, including natural resource management. Consistent with the General Plan Land Use Policy 17,development of the proposed quarry will promote the diversification of the local economy. Finally,consistent with Land Use Policy 18, the implementation of the Proposed Project will accommodate the siting of an industry with unique requirements, i.e. one whose location is determined by geology. For a discussion of General Plan consistency for other environmental resource areas,the reader is directed to the individual sections of this Draft EIR. Stanislaus County Zoning Ordinance As a condition of project approval, the Proposed Project will be required to comply with the agricultural land use and quarry and mining land use regulations specified in the Stanislaus County Zoning Code. Chapter 21.20.030 of the Zoning Code identifies earth and/or mineral extraction as "Tier Three" land use, which, although not directly related to agriculture, may be allowed providing the use is not seriously detrimental to surrounding agriculture,and that the land may be reasonably returned to agricultural use in the future. Under the Zoning Ordinance, the Proposed Project will need to obtain a use permit and approval by the Planning Commission. — In addition,Chapter 21.88 of the Zoning Ordinance incorporates the regulations defined under SMARA,and requires the Proposed Project to meet applicable standards, including, but not _ limited to those regarding reclamation,findings for approval, financialassurances, inspections, and mineral resource protection. Compliance with the above regulations will ensure that the Proposed Project is consistent with the County Zoning Code. In addition, the project conditions included in the project description as well as implementation of the mitigation measures included in this EIR will ensure that the _ project fulfills the requirements set forth in the County Code. RMC Pacific Vernalis Quarry Mining and Reclamation Project 4.2-10 ESA/203015 Draft Environmental Impact Report May 2006