(1) In order to ensure that a proposed sand or gravel operation will be in compliance with local zoning regulations, permit applications for sand or gravel operations and amendment applications for sand or gravel operations that add acreage or change the postmining land use must include a statement from the appropriate local governing body certifying that the proposed mine site and plan of operation comply with local zoning regulations.  No application for a permit or such amendment to mine sand or gravel may be approved by the department unless accompanied by such a statement submitted on a form provided by the department.