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. �.. ✓ <br /> ORDINANCE NO. � � 3� <br /> AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE CREATION <br /> OR MAINTENANCE OF NUISANCES - MINING <br /> OPERATIONS. <br /> �� <br /> , WHEREAS, excavation for the removal, stripping or dis- <br /> , turbance, or mining or quarrying of soil, earth, sand, rock, <br /> � • gravel, clay or similar substances from the ground or the drill- <br /> ing for oil or gas creates a nuisance and depreciates the value <br /> of surrounding and nearby property and depreciates the value of <br /> premises for future use. <br /> NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUUNCIL OF THE <br /> U <br /> CITY OF DECATUR, ILLINOIS; <br /> Section 1. That the excavation for the removal, stripp- <br /> ing or disturbance, or mining or quarrying of soil, earth, sand, <br /> rock, gravel, clay or similar substances from the ground, or the <br /> drilling for oil or gas within the corporate limits of the City of <br /> Decatur, Illinois, be, and the same is here by, prohibited. <br /> Section 2. Any person who violates the provisions of <br /> this ordinance shall, upon conviction, be f ined not to exceed Five <br /> Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each offense. <br /> Section 3. In addition to any other remedy provided here- <br /> in, action may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction to <br /> enjoin, restrain,correct or abate any continuing violation of the pro- <br /> visions hereof, or to enjoin, restrain or prevent any threatened or <br /> attempted violation of said provisions. <br /> Sectian 4. That the City Clerk be, and she is hereby, <br /> authorized and directed to cause this ordinance to be published as <br /> required by law whereafter the same shall become and be effective <br /> as by la w prescribed. <br /> -�.� <br /> PRESENTED, PASSED, APPROVED & RECORDED this " � day of <br /> � , 1972. <br /> � • <br /> ATTEST: MAYOR <br /> CITY CLE K � <br /> PUBLISHED this � day of � , 1972 <br /> � <br /> � ! <br /> CITY CLERK <br />