The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards for the
preparation of grading plans that must be submitted to the Township
of Lopatcong for review and approval either prior to a construction
permit being issued for new or additions to single-family or two-family
residential dwellings or prior to a property owner regrading an area
exceeding 5,000 square feet on an existing lot in order to promote
the health, safety, and general welfare of the municipality through,
among other things, the lessening of soil erosion and the impacts
of increased stormwater runoff.
Any person or persons, firm or corporation violating any of
the provisions of this chapter which results in damage to or obstruction
of any public road, gutter, storm drain, ditch, basin, inlet or culvert
during or following construction shall be responsible for all expenses
incurred by the municipality in repairing said damage or removing
said obstruction, in addition to the penalty herein provided.
Any person or persons, firm or corporation violating any of
the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be
subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000 or imprisonment for a period
not to exceed 90 days or a period of community service not to exceed
90 days, or any combination thereof. Each and every day that a violation
continues after notification thereof shall constitute an additional,
separate and specific violation.
The short title of this chapter shall be the "Township of Lopatcong
Grading Ordinance."