This chapter shall be known as the "Soil Erosion and Sediment Control
Regulations."
The purpose of these regulations is to control soil erosion and sediment
damages and related environmental damage by requiring adequate provisions
for surface water retention and drainage and for the protection of exposed
soil surfaces in order to promote the safety, public health, convenience and
general welfare of the community.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
APPLICANT
A person, partnership, corporation or public agency requesting permission
to engage in land disturbance activity.
CRITICAL AREA
A sediment-producing highly erodible or severely eroded 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 as a minimum be in accordance
with standards as adopted herein.
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 use of land within its capabilities and
treatment within practical limits, according to the chosen use, 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.
SEDIMENT
Solid material, both mineral and organic, that is in suspension,
is being transported or has been removed from its site of origin by air, water
or gravity as a product of erosion.
SEDIMENT BASIN
A barrier, dam or excavation built at suitable locations to retain
rock, sand, gravel, silt or other materials.
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, Title
4, of the New Jersey Revised Statutes.
STANDARDS
Standards for soil erosion and sediment control in New Jersey as
promulgated by the State Soil Conservation Committee.
STRIPPING
Any activity which significantly disturbs vegetated or otherwise
stabilized soil surface, including clearing and grubbing operations.
Upon each application for a land disturbance permit, the applicant shall
pay the Township of Manalapan a fee in the amount of $100 if the area encompassed
by the soil erosion and sedimentation control plan is one acre or less. When
the area encompassed by the soil erosion and sedimentation control plan is
more than one acre, there shall be an additional fee paid in the amount of
$10 for each acre or part thereof to 20 acres or less, plus a fee of $5 for
each acre or part thereof over 20 acres.
The following activities are specifically exempt from the requirements
of the soil erosion and sediment control regulations:
A. Land disturbances of 5,000 square feet or less associated
with existing one- or two-family dwellings.
B. Use of land for gardening primarily for home consumption.
C. Agricultural use of land when it is determined by the
local Soil Conservation District that such use will not cause excessive erosion
and sedimentation.
Appeals from a decision under these regulations may be made to the municipal
governing body, in writing, within 10 days from the date of such decision.
The appellant shall be entitled to a hearing before the municipal governing
body within 30 days from the date of appeal.