As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
CLEAN FILL MATERIAL
Shall mean and shall be limited to uncontaminated natural soil, clay,
sand, gravel, loam and stone materials free of any man-made materials and/or
waste materials subject to regulation by N.J.A.C. 7:26 and 7:26a et seq.
[Amended 8-11-1999 by Ord.
No. 1999-16]
FILL
The placement of such nonputrescible, nonhazardous or noncombustible
fill material as is defined herein upon low- or below-grade areas of land.
FILL OPERATION
The process of depositing or placing of fill material as defined
herein upon low- or below-grade land areas so as to raise the grade level
to conform to adjacent or nearby street or road grades; provided that the
normal maintenance of a residential yard in connection with the use of and
enjoyment of the property as a residence, including the spreading of topsoil
on such yard and the filling and leveling of minor hills and declivities,
shall not be considered a fill operation within the meaning of this chapter;
and further provided that the operation of a sanitary landfill shall not be
considered a fill operation within the meaning of this chapter.
[Amended 4-11-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-11]
No fill operation as defined herein shall be permitted in the Township
until application is made therefor and approval has been given by the Township
Committee.
Fill operations involving less than 5,000 square feet of lot disturbance
or less than 500 cubic yards of fill material are exempt from the provisions
of this chapter. Only one exemption per lot is permitted.
Permits shall be issued for a period not to exceed 90 calendar days
from the date of issuance. Each renewal shall require the approval of the
Township Committee.