§ 12a.2. Purpose and objectives.

The major purpose and objectives of this zone are to place coal mines in an exclusive use zone in order to establish site location and design standards which will:

12a.21 Protect Public Health. By preventing water pollution, noise pollution, air pollution or other such health hazards as would occur as a result of improper location, operation and reclamation standards.

12a.22 Protect Public Safety. By requiring proper use and design of thoroughfares to accommodate the heavy equipment necessary for transportation of coal.

12a.23 Improve Compatibility. With adjacent uses by requiring adequate setback and regular policing of heavily traveled routes to the site.

12a.24 Promote Public Welfare. By providing a reasonable control for the extraction of this valuable and vital natural resource of Daviess County.