In approving or denying an excavation permit, the standards
and considerations taken into account shall include but not be limited
to the following:
A. Whether the excavation, appurtenant activities and proposed restoration
plan are in accord with the intent of the Town Comprehensive Plan.
B. Whether they will result in the creation of pits or holes which may
be hazardous or dangerous.
C. Whether they will cause soil erosion or the depletion of vegetation.
D. Whether they will render the land unproductive or unsuitable for
agricultural or development purposes.
E. Whether they will impair the aesthetic or natural environment of
the excavation area or surrounding area.
F. Whether they will adversely affect the character of surrounding land
use.
G. Whether they will create excessive traffic or impair the quality
of the existing and proposed thoroughfare facilities, community facilities
and drainage.
The active excavation area which has not been restored shall
at all times be limited to the minimal acreage necessary to conduct
economically the excavation operation.