For the purpose of this chapter, certain rules of word usage apply to
the text as follows:
A.Â
Words used in the present tense include the future tense
and the singular includes the plural unless the context clearly indicates
to the contrary.
B.Â
The term "shall" is always mandatory and not discretionary;
the word "may" is permissive.
C.Â
Any word or term not interpreted or defined by this Article
shall be used with a meaning of common or standard utilization unless otherwise
defined below.
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement
of this chapter unless otherwise specifically stated:
A person requesting permission to engage in land disturbance activity
or seeking site plan or subdivision approval from the Land Use Board.
A sediment-producing, highly erodible or severely eroded area.
Detachment and movement of soil or rock fragments by water, wind,
ice and gravity.
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's Soil Conservation Committee.
Any act by which soil or rock is cut into, dug, quarried, uncovered,
removed, displaced or relocated.
A plan which provides for use of land within its capabilities and
treatment within practical limits according to chosen use to prevent further
deterioration of soil and water resources.
The rate of ascent or descent from a level, stated as a percentage
of horizontal distance. It is measured by subtracting a lower point of elevation
from a higher point of elevation in the parcel and dividing the remainder
by the straight-line horizontal distance between them if said points were
extended vertically to intersect the line. If a parcel contains several high
or low points of elevation, the computation for the two giving the largest
result shall be the grade for the parcel, except that no horizontal distance
of less than 100 feet shall be used.
Any ground, soil or earth, including marshes, swamps, drainageways
and areas not permanently covered by water within the Township.
Any activity involving the clearing, grading, transporting, filling,
covering with an impermeable surface or roof or other activity which alters
land topography, vegetation cover or its ability to absorb or percolate water
into the groundwater supply.
[Amended 12-1-1988 by Ord. No. 88-14]
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.
A certificate issued to perform work under this chapter.
Any natural person, partnership, corporation, public agency, board
or other entity.
A point on the terrain surrounded by other points within the parcel,
all of which are either higher or lower than it.
A land disturbance of more than 5,000 square feet surface area requiring
a building permit, except a single-family dwelling not part of a development
involving two or more such units.
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.
A barrier or dam built at a suitable location to retain rock, sand,
gravel, silt or other material.
Any plot, parcel or parcels of land.
All unconsolidated mineral and organic material of any origin.
A governmental subdivision of this state which encompasses this Township,
organized in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 24, Title 4, of the
New Jersey Statutes Annotated (N.J.S.A. 4:24-1 et seq.).
Standards for soil erosion and sediment control in New Jersey as
promulgated by the State Soil Conservation Committee.
An agency of the State of New Jersey established in accordance with
the provisions of Chapter 24, Title 4, of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated
(N.J.S.A. 4:24-1 et seq.).
Any activity which significantly disturbs vegetated or otherwise
stabilized soil surface, including clearing and grubbing operations.
