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~ . , , .' . : --, .. , . , .. (h) The plan of operation, including processing, if any, ,the nature of the processing and equipment,. location of the plant, source of water, disposal o~ water, reuse of water, and the use of explosives. (i) The plans for drainage, wind and water erosion control, sedimentation and dust control, maintenance of security on the proposed excavation site, control of access to open excavation and control of weeds and unsightly vegetation. (j) A comprehensive rehabilitation plan showing suitable prov1s1on for rehabilitation of the excavated area to a usable condition compatible with the adjacent land such that it will not become a health or safety hazard or a nuisance. Such plan shall, as a minimum, include anticipated final elevations, slopes and plan for the return of subsoil and topsoil. Where the City Council deems it practical and necessary, such plan shall also include adjoining related areas where excavations have previously been made and which remain under the control of the applicant or the owner of the land on which the excavation is proposed. 23.05 Issuance of Excavation License; Council Action. (a) Upon referral of the application from the City Clerk, the City Council shall evaluate the application in accordance with the standards and requirements set forth in this chapter. .' (b) The City Council shall issue an excavation license only upon a finding that the proposed excavation activities will not be dangerous or otherwise detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity thereof, or to the public health, safety, or welfare, and will not impair the use, enjoyment, or value of any property. (c) The City Council, in its discretion, may attach conditions to protect the public health, safety and welfare, to avoid traffic congestion or hazard, or to promote conformity of a proposed use with the character of adjoining property and uses. 23.06 Standards. The following standards shall apply to all excavation operations within the provisions of this chapter: (a) Boundary. Excavation operations shall be conducted within the confines of the. excavation site described in the application. (b) Prohibited Areas. Excavation operations shall not be conducted within the following: (i) Five (5) feet of the right-of-way of an existing public utility. (ii) Fifty (50) feet of the boundary of any zone where such excavation operations are not permitted. . (iii) Thirty (30) feet of the boundary of an adjoining property which is not being used for excavation operations. 3.