This chapter will be known and may be cited
as the "Burlington Township Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance."
The purpose of this chapter is to control soil
erosion and the resulting sedimentation from occurring on developing
areas by requiring proper provisions for water disposal and the protection
of soil surfaces during and after construction in order to promote
the safety, public health, convenience and general welfare of the
community.
The following definitions shall apply in the
interpretation and enforcement of this chapter, unless otherwise specifically
stated:
A signed, written statement by the designated official that
specific construction, inspections or tests, where required, have
been performed and that such comply with the applicable requirements
of the ordinance or regulations adopted.
The result of any act by which soil or rock is dug, quarried,
uncovered, removed, displaced or relocated.
Any individual, firm, association, syndicate, copartnership,
corporation, trust, homeowners' association, or any other legal entity
commencing proceedings under this chapter to effect a subdivision
of land or development of a site hereunder for himself or another.
A channel with or without a supporting ridge on the lower
side constructed across or at the bottom of a slope.
A man-made deposit of soil, rock or other materials.
The wearing away of the land surface by the action of wind,
water, ice or gravity.
Applies to the engineer employed by the Environmental Commission
or, in the absence of the provision of an engineer to the Environmental
Commission, by the Planning Board.
The vertical location of the existing ground surface prior
to cutting or filling.
A man-made deposit of soil, rock or other materials.
The final grade or elevation of the ground surface conforming
to the proposed design.
Any stripping, cutting, filling, stockpiling, or any combination
thereof, and shall include the land in its cut or filled condition.
A natural or constructed waterway, usually broad and shallow,
covered with erosion-resistant grasses, used to conduct surface water
from a field, diversion or other site feature.
Any and all earthwork not included as part of the site plan
or subdivision plan.
Any security which may be accepted by the Department of Administration
after final acceptance of improvements installed by the developer,
including maintenance bonds and other similar collateral or surety
agreements.
The application of plant or other suitable materials on the
soil surface to conserve moisture, hold soil in place, and aid in
establishing plant cover.
Burlington Township.
The ground surface in its original state before any grading,
excavation or filling.
Any security which may be in lieu of a requirement that certain
improvements be made before the Planning Board or Council approves
a plat, including performance bonds, escrow agreements and other similar
collateral or surety agreement.
A stream normally having continuous water flow in any quantity
throughout the year.
Any grading performed with the approval of the Engineer and
in accordance with criteria established by this chapter.
Solid material, both mineral and organic, that is in suspension,
is being transported or has been moved from its site or origin by
air, water or gravity as a product of erosion.
A barrier or dam built across a waterway or at other suitable
locations to retain rock, sand, gravel or silt or other material.
The reservoir space allotted to the accumulation of submerged
sediment during the life of the structure.
Any plot or parcel of land or combination of contiguous lots
or parcels of land where grading is performed or permitted.
Degree of deviation of a surface from the horizontal usually
expressed in percent or degree.
All unconsolidated mineral and organic material of whatever
origin that overlies bedrock which can be readily excavated.
The map indicating the proposed scheduling and construction details for soil erosion and sediment control and meeting the requirement of Article IV of this chapter.
Any activity which removes or significantly disturbs the
vegetative surface cover, including clearing and grubbing operations.
Stabilizations of erosive or sediment-producing areas.
See "municipality."
Stabilization of erosive or sediment-producing areas by covering
the soil with:
Any natural or artificial watercourse, stream, river, creek,
ditch, channel, canal, conduit, culvert, drain, waterway, gully, ravine
or wash in which water flows in a definite direction or course either
continuously or intermittently, and which has a definite channel,
bed and banks, and shall include any area adjacent thereto subject
to inundation by reason of overflow or floodwater.
