[Ord. 336, 8/1/1989; as amended by Ord. 427, 4/4/2006; A.O.]
1. Before issuing a grading permit, the Township Secretary shall collect
a fee, as provided herein.
A. The Administrator shall receive the applications and shall collect
all fees. He shall review all applications and shall indicate his
approval thereon. In the event of disapproval, he shall note the reasons
therefor, a copy of which shall be sent the applicant.
B. Before issuing a grading permit, the Administrator shall collect
a permit fee in an amount as established from time to time by resolution
of the Board of Commissioners.
[Ord. 336, 8/1/1989; as amended by Ord. 427, 4/4/2006]
1. No person shall construct, enlarge, alter, repair, or maintain any
grading, excavation, or fill or cause the same to be done contrary
to or in violation of any provision of this Part.
2. When written notice of any violation of, or non-compliance with the
provisions of this Part has been given by the Administrator or their
representative, to any person, such violation shall be discontinued
immediately or within a reasonable time limit specified in such notice.
If such violation is not discontinued, or extends beyond the specified
time limit, the Administrator shall revoke the grading permit and
the violator shall be subject to the applicable penalty.
3. Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision of
this Part, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to pay a fine
of not more than $1,000 plus costs and, in default of payment of said
fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days. Each
day that a violation of this Part continues shall constitute a separate
offense.
[Ord. 336, 8/1/1989]
In case any work is performed by any person in violation of
any of the provisions of this Part, the proper offices of the Township
of Baldwin, in addition to the other remedies prescribed by law, may
institute, in the name of the Township of Baldwin, any appropriate
action or proceeding, whether by legal process or otherwise, to prevent
such unlawful work and to restrain or abate such violation.
[Ord. 336, 8/1/1989; as amended by Ord. 427, 4/4/2006]
1. Whenever the Administrator determines that any existing excavation,
embankment, or fill has become a hazard, the owner of the property
upon which the excavation, embankment, or fills is located, or other
person or agent in control of said property, upon receipt of notice
from the Administrator shall, within 24 hours or other reasonable
period specified therein, repair, reconstruct, or remove such excavation,
embankment, or fill so as to eliminate the hazard.
2. If after such notification, the property owner or his agent has not
made the necessary repairs, within the time specified, then the Board
of Commissioners may direct Township employees or hired personnel
to make the required repairs and the cost thereof shall be borne by
the property owner, said costs to be collected in the manner provided
by law, including the imposition of a lien against the property.
[Ord. 336, 8/1/1989; as amended by Ord. 427, 4/4/2006]
1. All grading shall be done and in conformity with the requirements
of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Reports
and plans required to be submitted to this agency shall also be submitted
to the Township.
2. Guidelines for minimizing erosion and sediment in the "Erosion and
Sediment Control Handbook" for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, shall
be followed. One or a combination of guidelines shall be used to minimize
hazard, depending on site conditions and proposed grading. However,
the Administrator may approve grading plans not meeting guidelines
of the handbook if proposed grading will not constitute a hazard.
Governmental and/or engineering reports shall be used as evidence
that proposed grading will not constitute a hazard.
3. All slopes shall be sown with crown vetch or other approved anti-erosion
vegetation.
4. Care shall be taken to prevent erosion and sedimentation entering
adjoining streams. Approved anti-erosion devices shall be installed
where directed to achieve this requirement.