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Questions & Answers Regarding Nonconforming Mineral Extraction Operations <br />Q: What is currently required to begin mineral extraction operations on my property? <br />In order for your nonconforming mineral extraction site to become an active operation, a reclamation plan and <br />permit must be submitted and approved by Dane County Zoning in conjunction with the Land and Water <br />Resources Department. In addition, the site must have financial assurance on file with the county that would <br />cover the cost of reclamation responsibilities in case an owner or operator fails to reclaim the mineral <br />extraction site. The amount of financial assurance is $1500 / acre. In addition, a yearly annual report must <br />be submitted to the county that discloses reclaimed and active acreages. Further information can be found in <br />Ch. 74 of the county ordinances. htti):Hdanedocs.countvofdane.com/webdocs/pdf/ordinances/ord074.pdf <br />If ordinance amendment #26 is adopted, a Conditional Use Permit approved by the town and county would <br />also be required. <br />Q: How can mineral resources my property be protected for use in the future? <br />The county's nonmetallic mining ordinance establishes a process whereby property owners may register their <br />marketable non-metallic mineral deposits with the town and county. The registration may be done without <br />first obtaining a conditional use' permit. The process is spelled out in Ch. 74.56 of the county ordinances. <br />http://danedocs. countyofdane.com/webdocs/pdf/ordinances/ord074. pdf <br />Q: How can I terminate the current nonconforming status for mineral extraction uses on my property? <br />Dane County Planning & Development has a form that can be completed and recorded with the Register of <br />Deeds. <br />The Dane County Zoning & Land Regulation Committee will accept public comment from affected property <br />owners at a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at 7pm in room 201 of the City- County Building, <br />located at 210 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd in downbwn Madison. <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />