[Ord. 1005, 7/14/1986; as amended by Ord. 1295, 9/9/2013]
This Part shall be known and may be cited as the "Soil Erosion,
Sedimentation and Grading Control Ordinance," implementing Title 25,
Pa. Code, Rules and Regulations, Pt. I, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
Department of Environmental Protection, Subpart C, Protection of Natural
Resources, Article II, Water Resources, Chapter 102, Erosion Control.
[Ord. 1005, 7/14/1986]
The purposes of this Part are to regulate the modification of
the natural terrain, the alteration of drainage, and to provide for
certain erosion and sediment control measures within the Borough of
Bristol to assure and safeguard health, safety, ecology and the general
welfare in the Borough.
[Ord. 1005, 7/14/1986]
From and after the effective date of this Part, any subdivision and/or land development approved under the Subdivision and Land Development [Chapter
22] and Zoning Ordinance [Chapter
27], or activity qualified under §§
9-105 and
9-106 herein shall be in conformity with this Part. In the event of a conflict between this Part and floodplain regulations, the floodplain regulations shall take precedent.
[Ord. 1005, 7/14/1986]
As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
ALLUVIAL SOILS
An azonal great group of soils, developed from transported
and relatively recently deposited material (alluvium), characterized
by a weak modification (or none) of the original material by soil-forming
processes.
CUT AND/OR FILL
Process of earthmoving by excavating part of an area and/or
using excavated material for embankments or fill areas.
(1)
The wearing away of the land surface by running water, wind,
ice, chemical or other geological agents.
(2)
Detachment and movement of soil or rock fragments by water,
wind, ice or gravity.
GRADE
(1)
The slope of a road, channel or natural ground.
(2)
The finished surface of a canal bed, roadbed, top of embankment,
or bottom of excavation; any surface prepared for the support of construction
like paving or laying a conduit.
(3)
To finish the surface of a canal bed, roadbed, top of embankment,
or bottom or excavation.
RUNOFF (HYDRAULICS)
That portion of the precipitation on a drainage area or watershed
that is discharged from the area in stream channels; types include
surface runoff, groundwater runoff, or seepage.
SEDIMENT
Solid material, both mineral and organic, that is in suspension,
is being transported, or has been moved from its site of origin by
air, water, gravity, or ice and has come to rest on the earth's surface
either above or below sea level.
SLOPE
Degree of deviation of a surface from the horizontal usually
expressed in percent or degrees.
SOIL DRAINAGE
A condition of the soil, referring to the frequency and duration
of periods when the soil is free of saturation.
WATERCOURSE
A natural drainage route or channel for the flow of water.
[Ord. 1005, 7/14/1986]
Upon the approval of the plan by the Borough Engineer, the Building
Inspector shall issue the necessary grading permit.
[Ord. 1005, 7/14/1986]
Permittees shall bear all costs of inspections required or permitted
hereunder and shall deposit with the Borough such sum as the Borough
Council shall determine, to guarantee payment of the costs of such
inspections. The costs of inspections shall be in accordance with
the established schedule of fees and collection procedure for matters
pertaining to this Part.
[Ord. 1005, 7/14/1986]
The fee for a grading permit shall be fixed by resolution of
the Borough Council from time to time.
[Ord. 1005, 7/14/1986; as amended by Ord. 1295, 9/9/2013]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this Part, upon conviction thereof in an action brought before
a magisterial district judge in the manner provided for the enforcement
of summary offenses under the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure,
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 90 days. Each day that a violation of this Part continues
or each section of this Part which shall be found to have been violated
shall constitute a separate offense.
[Ord. 1005, 7/14/1986]
In addition to the penalties as set forth in §
9-116, any movement of the landscape, vegetation, or any ground cover, performed in violation of this Part shall be restored to its previous condition, including replacement of excavated earth, removal of illegally placed fill, and restoration of grades and planting.