§ 16-402. Definitions.

As used in this article, the following words and phrases shall have the definitions ascribed to them by this section.

Blasting shall mean the practice or occupation of extracting heavy masses of rock, or other materials imbedded in the ground, by means of explosives.

Extraction operation shall mean the use of a lot or tract of land primarily for extraction of materials (including limestone, rock, sand, gravel, or soil, but not oil or natural gas) for any purpose including such extraction performed in a special district as identified in section 35-3171 or 35-3230 of this Code.

Extraction site shall mean the location of materials or rock removal or extraction operations as delineated by a plat, site plan or a certificate of occupancy.

Regulatory authority shall mean the San Antonio Fire Department.

(Ord. No. 87907, § 5, 6-4-98)