The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation
and enforcement of this chapter:
BLASTING
A method of loosening, moving or shattering masses of solid
matter by use of explosive compounds to prepare stone for crushing,
to prepare stone for building and/or ornamental use, or to prepare
property for development.
PERSON
Any individual, partner, corporation, company, trustee or
association, together with the respective servants, agents and employees
thereof.
ROCK CRUSHER
Any device, machine, apparatus or equipment used either individually
or in conjunction with any other device, machine, apparatus or equipment
for the purpose of crushing, grinding, breaking or pulverizing rock
or stone.
No person within the Village shall operate a rock crusher or
perform blasting in such a manner so that any dust, dirt or vibration
from such operation shall, in any way, damage or injure any person
or property within the Village. All blasting within the Village shall
be performed according to the requirements of Ch. SPS 307, Explosives
and Fireworks, Wis. Adm. Code, and all subsequent amendments thereto.
All requests for renewals of permits hereunder shall be made at least 60 days prior to the expiration date of the permit and must comply with all requirements of §
198-3 above.
The permit fee for any permit issued pursuant to this section
shall be as set by the Village Board. No permit fee shall be prorated.
All permits issued hereunder shall expire on December 31 following
the date of issue:
A. Quarries using blasting to supply buildings and/or ornamental stone.
B. Gravel crushing operations using portable or fixed crushing equipment
less than 30 days per year.
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be subject to a penalty as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions, §
1-4, of this Code. However, upon conviction for the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter by the holder of a permit issued hereunder, and in addition to the forfeiture provided, such permit shall thereupon be cancelled, revoked, rescinded and terminated.
Before renewal of any license issued under this section is refused
or any license is revoked, cancelled, rescinded or terminated, the
licensee shall be given written notice of any charges or violations
against him or the reasons proposed for nonrenewal or revocation and
shall have an opportunity to be heard before the Village Board.