§ 290-020. DEFINITIONS

The definitions set forth in this section shall govern the construction of this Chapter. For definitions of other terms as used herein, reference should be made to SMARA.

Board : The Sutter County Board of Supervisors.

Commission : The Sutter County Planning Commission.

County : The County of Sutter.

Department : The Sutter County Development Services Department.

Director : The Director of the Sutter County Development Services Department or his designee.

Exploration or Prospecting : The search for minerals by geological, geophysical, geochemical or other techniques, including, but not limited to, sampling, assaying, drilling, or any surface or underground works needed to determine the type, extent, or quality of minerals present.

Financial Assurance : A financial guarantee provided by the operator of a surface mining operation to ensure the reclamation of mined land pursuant to an approved Reclamation Plan in the event of default by the operator.

Hazardous Excavation : An unattended pit, shaft, porthole or other surface opening which if not secured by covering, fencing, or having access restricted by gates, doors or other reasonable means presents a threat to the physical safety of the public.

Haul Road : A road along which material is transported from the area of excavation to the processing plant or stockpile area of the surface mining operation.

Permit : A surface mining permit as authorized by this Chapter.

State Board : State Mining and Geology Board, in the Department of Conservation, State of California.

([1271] Ord. 1584, Sec. 4, May 28, 2013)