In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter
shall be held to be for the promotion of the public health, morals and general
welfare; for the elimination of dust and noise; for the elimination of danger
from deep pits in the close proximity to highways; for the conservation of
the soil; and for the betterment of the community. The provisions and requirements
of this chapter shall be held paramount to any corresponding or similar provision
of any existing law, ordinance, rules or regulation.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
COMMERCIAL PURPOSES
The sale or commercial use of the sand or other product which is
excavated as distinguished from personal use of the product by the owner of
the ground at the place where the same is excavated.
EXCAVATION
Includes digging or mining and applies to all sand, gravel, earth,
solid or mineral products of the soil.
ROAD or HIGHWAY
All state, county, Township, or local roads, but has no reference
to private roads or private rights-of-way.
This chapter shall be administered and enforced by the Township Clerk,
who shall in no case grant any permit unless this chapter shall have been
fully complied with.
Any permit hereafter issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid
for a period of one year (unless otherwise revoked) but may be renewed upon
proper application, including payment of the fee herein provided.