In addition to the application requirements of section 2.7, an application for an aggregate extraction use, or an expansion to an existing aggregate extraction use, shall include:

1. (a) plans and an accompanying report to the development authority explaining:
   1. (i) existing site conditions, including but not limited to, topography, vegetation, water courses, soil and water table profiles;
   2. (ii) proposed extraction, operation, and staging;
   3. (iii) proposed access, hauling activities and routes;
   4. (iv) reclamation plan and post-extraction conditions including proposed end uses;
2. (b) a cost estimate detailing what is required to reclaim the site for post-extraction use; and
3. (c) any required security.

In addition to section 2.8 of this bylaw, the development officer shall also consider:

1. (a) the future use of the site as proposed in a reclamation plan;
2. (b) the proposed hours of operation;
3. (c) relevant guidelines prepared by the Government of Alberta and their comments on applications made for provincial approval;
4. (d) conservation of topsoil for future agricultural use;
5. (e) conservation of designated historical resources;
6. (f) conservation of habitat;
7. (g) conservation of environmentally sensitive lands;
8. (h) conservation of wetlands and watercourses; and
9. (i) potential impacts on adjacent properties.

As a condition of approval, the development authority may impose operation restrictions based on the potential impacts on adjacent lands or residences.

Reclamation security

The following regulations shall apply to reclamation security:

1. (a) As a condition of approval, the development authority may impose that the owner provide a guaranteed security to ensure that reclamation is completed. The security may be cash or an irrevocable letter of credit having the value equivalent to 110% of the established reclamation costs.
2. (b) The development authority may waive the reclamation security requirement within section where reclamation securities have already been submitted to the Government of Alberta.
3. (c) Reclamation securities may be staged with development, provided that security must be in place for reclamation of any area disturbed before that stage commences.
4. (d) The owner shall calculate the reclamation costs, based on the information provided in the reclamation plan. If a development authority does not accept the costs identified by the owner, the development authority may establish a higher reclamation cost figure for the purpose of determining the value of the reclamation security.
5. (e) If an irrevocable letter of credit is offered as the reclamation security, it shall be in a form satisfactory to the County. The initial term of the letter of credit shall be not less than three years. The letter of credit shall be renewed for a further term by the owner 30 days prior to expiry. The security shall not be released until the reclamation has been completed to the satisfaction of a development officer.
6. (f) The owner shall notify the County 30 days prior to the expiry date of the letter of credit, in order to provide sufficient time for a development officer to inspect the site and to determine if the reclamation is in accordance with the requirements of the approved reclamation plan. If reclamation conditions are satisfactory to the development officer, the letter of credit may be released. If inspection cannot be made within this 30 day item period due to weather conditions or other extenuating circumstances, the development officer may require renewal of the letter of credit until a satisfactory inspection can be made.
7. (g) In the event the owner does not complete the required reclamation in the time specified in the approved reclamation plan and the security is insufficient for the County to complete the required work, should it elect to do so, then the owner shall pay such deficiency to the County immediately upon being invoiced. The County shall provide a statement of cost to the owner indicating how the proceeds of the security were applied, within 60 days of completing the reclamation.

Additional Regulations

Future development of aggregate extraction areas located within sections 1-54-23-W4, 2-54-23-W4, 11-54-23-W4, 12-54-23-W4, 13-54-23-W4 and 14-54-23-W4 shall be in accordance with the North Saskatchewan River Valley Consolidated Reclamation Plan.

A Road Use Agreement between the County and the owner of aggregate extraction is required as a condition of a development permit.

Aggregate extraction shall not be allowed within 800 m of Trappers Lake.