§ 10-233. Blasting.

(a)

Blasting and the setting of an explosive shall be restricted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on weekdays except in cases of extreme emergency. No blasting shall be permitted on Sundays and holidays.

(b)

Any blasting operations used at a mining operation shall be operated in such a manner as to minimize dust, noise, and vibration and used only in accordance with the following provisions:

(1)

The operator shall provide adequate advance written notice to local governments and residents who might be affected by the use of such explosives by publication of the planned blasting schedule in a newspaper of general circulation in the locality and by mailing a copy of the proposed blasting schedule to every resident living within one-half mile of the proposed blasting site and by providing daily notice to residents or occupiers in such areas prior to any blasting.

(2)

The operator shall maintain for a period of at least three years and make available for public inspection upon request a log detailing the location of the blasts, the pattern and depth of the drill holes, the amount of explosives per hole, and the order and length of delay in the blasts.

(3)

The operator shall limit the type of explosives and detonating equipment, the size, the timing and frequency of blasts based upon the physical conditions of the site so as to prevent injury to persons, damage to public and private property outside the permit area, adverse impacts on any underground mine, and change in the course, channels, or availability of groundwater or surface water outside the permit area.

(4)

The operator shall be responsible for providing the services of an independent testing laboratory approved by the township which shall provide adequate equipment for the purpose of monitoring the blast and shall be further required to maintain records prepared by an individual certified in the operation of the equipment and able to further attest to the accuracy of the blast monitoring records. Copies of these records shall be provided to the township.

(Comp. Ords. 1985, § 25.456(H))