The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation
and enforcement of this chapter, unless otherwise specifically stated:
APPLICANT
A person, partnership, corporation, municipal corporation or public
agency requesting permission to engage in land-disturbance activity.
CRITICAL AREA
A sediment-producing, highly erodible or severely eroded area or
a groundwater recharge area.
EROSION
Detachment and movement of soil or rock fragments by water, wind,
ice and gravity.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN
A plan which fully indicates necessary land treatment measures, including
a schedule of the timing for their installation, which will effectively minimize
soil erosion and sedimentation. Such measures shall be in accordance with
standards as adopted by the State Soil Conservation Committee.
EXCAVATION or CUT
Any act by which soil or rock is cut into, dug, quarried, uncovered,
removed, displaced or relocated.
FARM CONSERVATION PLAN
A plan which provides for the use of land within its capabilities
and treatment, within practical limits, according to a chosen use in order
to prevent further deterioration of soil and water resources.
LAND
Any ground, soil or earth, including marshes, swamps, drainageways
and areas not permanently covered by water within the municipality.
LAND DISTURBANCE
Any activity involving the clearing, grading, transporting, filling
and any other activity which causes land to be exposed to the danger of erosion.
MULCHING
The application of plant residue or other suitable materials to the
land surface to conserve moisture, hold soil in place and aid in establishing
plant cover.
PERMIT
A certificate issued to perform work under this chapter.
PLAN
A scheme which indicates land treatment measures, including a schedule
of the timing for their installation, to minimize soil erosion and sedimentation.
PROJECT
The disturbance of more than 5,000 square feet of the surface area
of land for the accommodation of construction for which the Standard Building
Code of the State of New Jersey would require a building permit, except that
the construction of a single-family dwelling unit shall not be deemed a "project"
under this chapter unless such unit is part of a proposed subdivision, site
plan, special exemption, zoning variance, planned unit development or building
permit application involving two or more such single-family dwelling units.
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
or gravity as a product of erosion.
SEDIMENT BASIN
A barrier or dam built at suitable locations to retain rock, sand,
gravel, silt or other material.
SITE
Any plot, parcel or parcels of land.
SOIL
All unconsolidated mineral and organic material of any origin.
SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
A governmental subdivision of this state, which encompasses this
municipality, organized in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 24 of
Title 4 of the New Jersey Revised Statutes.
STRIPPING
Any activity which significantly disturbs vegetated or otherwise
stabilized soil surfaces, including clearing and grubbing operations.