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Board codifies vested-mining rights near Mead Valley despite public objections
Summary
The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution codifying a May 20 finding that vested-mining rights exist for a Mead Valley parcel; county staff and the applicant said additional environmental approvals and a reclamation plan are required before any mining can begin.
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday adopted a resolution that formalizes an earlier determination that vested-mining rights exist for a site near the Mott Reserve in Mead Valley.
The action codifies a May 20 finding that the property owner holds vested rights established in 1949 by "zoning ordinance number 348," a point an applicant attorney emphasized during public comment. The board approved the resolution 5-0.
Why it matters: Residents and a local group, the Rural Association of Mead Valley, urged the board to reject the finding, saying the mine had not been active for decades and raising traffic, dust and neighborhood-safety concerns. County planning staff and the applicant's…
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