For the purposes of this chapter, certain rules of word usage apply
to the text as follows:
A.
Words used in the present tense include the future tense,
and the singular includes the plural, unless the context clearly indicates
the contrary.
B.
The term "shall" is always mandatory and not discretionary;
the word "may" is permissive.
C.
Any word or term not interpreted or defined by this article
shall be used with a meaning of common or standard usage.
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement
of this chapter, unless otherwise specifically stated:
A person, partnership, corporation or public agency requesting permission
to engage in land disturbance activity or seeking site plan or subdivision
approval from the Planning 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 promulgated by the State 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.
Any ground, soil or earth, including marshes, swamps, drainageways
and areas not permanently covered by water, within the municipality.
Any activity involving the clearing, grading, transporting or filling
of land, and any other activity which causes land to be exposed to the danger
of erosion.
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.
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.
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.
An agency of the state established in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 24 of Title 4 of the New Jersey Revised Statutes.
Any activity which significantly disturbs vegetated or otherwise
stabilized soil surface, including clearing and grubbing operations.
