May 8 2012 ORDINANCE NO 2012 2A MORATORIUM ON EXPANSION AND CREATION OF NEW NONMETALLIC MINING OPERATIONS

Summary

The Town of Belvidere Ordinance imposes a moratorium on the expansion of existing and creation of new nonmetallic mining operations within the town, pending a study of possible legislative action. The moratorium aims to allow the town to study the impacts of nonmetallic mining operations on health, safety, and welfare, and to consider enacting zoning or regulatory ordinances. The moratorium is effective until January 1, 2013.

Details

Subject

nonmetallic mining operations

Summary

The Town of Belvidere Ordinance imposes a moratorium on the expansion of existing and creation of new nonmetallic mining operations within the town, pending a study of possible legislative action. The moratorium aims to allow the town to study the impacts of nonmetallic mining operations on health, safety, and welfare, and to consider enacting zoning or regulatory ordinances. The moratorium is effective until January 1, 2013.

Action Type

new

Vote Result

passed

Adoption Date

2012-05-08

Enacting Body

Town Board of the Town of Belvidere

Effective Date

2012-05-08

Ordinance Number

2012-2A