The general intent of this article is to manage
the increased rate and velocity of surface water runoff created by
alteration and modifications of ground cover and natural runoff patterns
and maintain water quality of Manalapan Township's surface and groundwater
resources.
This article is deemed essential and necessary
to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of
Manalapan Township and the surrounding communities by accomplishing
the following purposes:
A. To maintain the hydraulic adequacy of natural stream
channels and prevent accelerated bank erosion by controlling the rate
and velocity of runoff discharge to these watercourses so as to avoid
increasing frequency of the bank full stage.
B. To preserve present adequacy of culverts and bridges
by suppressing artificially induced flood peaks.
C. To reduce public expenditures for replacement or repair
of public facilities resulting from artificially induced flood peaks.
D. To prevent damages to life and property from flooding
resulting from excessive rate and velocities of runoff.
E. To preserve present water quality of Manalapan Township
watercourses and groundwater resources.
There will be no detention basins in the floodplain
except for those on-stream and shall comply with all applicable regulations
under the Flood Hazard Control Act, N.J.S.A. 58:16A-50 et seq., and
the New Jersey Stormwater Management Act, N.J.S.A. 7:8 et seq.
Detention basins located in freshwater wetlands
may be allowed only in accordance with the Freshwater Wetlands Protection
Act, N.J.S.A. 13:9B-1 et seq., and any rules adopted pursuant thereto.
[Amended 5-13-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-04]
A. Where required by the approving authority of the Township
of Manalapan, stormwater management facilities shall be dedicated
to the Township of Manalapan as a drainage utility easement, a right-of-way,
a separate lot or parcel, or a combination thereof. For stormwater
basins to be dedicated in the form of an easement, the easement line
shall be located in a manner to contain an area of a minimum of 15
feet from the top of bank of facilities in cut and toe of slope of
facilities constructed in fill. For stormwater management basins to
be dedicated to the Township on separately platted lots, the lots
conveyed shall conform to this chapter or as approved by the approving
authority. Inlet and outlet piping and maintenance access shall be
contained within easements that are at a minimum in accordance with
the residential site improvement standards as established by the State
of New Jersey. Upon dedication to the Township, no relocation, construction
or reconstruction shall take place within the area of the easement,
nor shall any structures be located within such area, nor shall any
action be taken which may alter or impair the effectiveness of present
or future drainage facilities or cause soil erosion without prior
approval by the approving authority or Township Committee.
B. The approving authority shall condition the approval
of any subdivision on the dedication of the stormwater facilities
to the Township, where applicable. The developer's agreement shall
provide for the dedication of the facilities by a deed approved by
the Township Attorney, free of all liens and encumbrances. The developer
shall provide a title report for the area being dedicated.
C. The Township Engineer, upon completion of the stormwater
facilities to his satisfaction, shall notify the Township Committee
that the facilities are constructed in accordance with the Township
regulation and suitable for dedication to the Township in the manner
prescribed by the Approval Authority. Upon acceptance and approval
of the Township Engineer's recommendation by the Township Committee,
the Township Engineer shall require the developer to provide the appropriate
deed and title information. The Township Engineer shall review and
approve the deed descriptions for accuracy and, upon approval of same,
forward this information to the Township Attorney for the preparation
of the ordinance necessary to implement the dedication process.
D. The dedication of the stormwater facilities and the
assumption of maintenance responsibilities and liability thereof shall
occur only after the effective date of a resolution duly adopted by
the Township Committee.
E. Review and approval of deeds and other documents is
subject to escrow deposits and fees required by the land development
regulations of the Township of Manalapan.