2009-09-25_PERMIT FILE - M2009076 (48)

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• 3. Building wall or roof mounted telecommunication antennas that are supported by a legally existing building or structure are a permitted principal use in this zoning district. For such facilities the applicant shall submit a site plan and demonstrate to the County Planning Department that the proposed low power telecommunication facility is in conformance with the Performance Standards established in Section 18 - Telecommunications Regulations of these Regulations; 4. Wind or solar energy conversion system (windmills used to generate mechanical or electrical energy); including transmission and distribution lines; said towers to be located at least a distance equal to the overall height of the system (including the maximum reach of any tower facility) from the nearest property boundary. No part of the structure shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height. Such system shall be compatible with the natural environment and general character of the area. E. ACCESSORY USES AND BUILDINGS In conjunction with a use outlined above, a parcel of land zoned Mining may be used in support of mining, prospecting, exploring, milling, processing, and/or placering of mineral resources exclusively and subject to other federal, state, and county laws, for the following: 1. Utility service lines and distribution lines; 2. Water storage tanks. F. USES REQUIRING SPECIAL USE PERMIT Pursuant to Section 12 - Special Use Permits of these Regulations, mining classified land may be issued a permit for other uses determined by the Board of County Commissioners to be compatible with mining uses in addition to those enumerated in Section D above. The following additional uses require a Special Use Permit: 1. A dwelling unit and dining facility for mine owners, employees, or caretakers. Evidence of bona fide mining activity shall be required as a condition of any permit issued; 2. Temporary uses of land; 3. Mine tours, related museums, and other educational activities open to the public and subject to County health standards, public access, and parking requirements; 4. Temporary placement of a mobile home, recreational vehicle, or trailer used for a watchman or caretaker. Evidence of bona fide mining activity, as outlined in Subsection D.1. above, shall be required as a condition of any permit issued; 5. Gas regulator station; 6. Electric substation; 7. Water reservoirs; 8. Temporary freestanding telecommunications facility; 9. Uses which are consistent with the uses stated above, but that are not otherwise listed in these regulations as allowed in other districts, as approved by the Board of County Commissioners. G. ADMINISTRATIVE TEMPORARY SPECIAL USE PERMITS Shall be in compliance with Section 12 - Special Use Permits of these Regulations. . 7-3 Modified 19 September 2007