Definitions. As used in this section, the following
terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY
The Planning Board or Board of Adjustment or Construction
Official with all of the powers delegated, assigned or assumed by
them according to statute or ordinance.
APPLICANT
A person applying to the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment
or the Construction Official proposing to engage in an activity that
is regulated by the provisions of this section and that would be located
within a regulated riparian buffer conservation zone.
CATEGORY ONE (C1) WATERS
Those waters, designated in the Surface Water Quality Standards
at N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.15, which have been identified for protection from
degradation in water quality characteristics because of their clarity,
color, scenic setting and other characteristics of aesthetic value,
exceptional ecological significance, exceptional recreational significance,
exceptional water supply significance, or exceptional fisheries resources.
FLOODWAY
Shall have the meaning ascribed to this term by the Flood
Hazard Area Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:16A-50 et seq.) and regulations
promulgated thereunder published at N.J.A.C. 7.13 et seq., and any
supplementary or successor legislation and regulations from time to
time enacted or promulgated.
INTERMITTENT STREAM
Surface water drainage channels with definite bed and banks
in which there is not a permanent flow of water. Streams shown as
a dashed line on either the USGS topographic quadrangle maps or the
USDA County Soil Survey Maps of the most recent edition that includes
hydrography are included as intermittent streams.
LAKE, POND or RESERVOIR
Any impoundment, whether naturally occurring or created in
whole or in part by the building of structures, for the retention
of surface water, excluding sedimentation control and stormwater retention/detention
basins and ponds designed for treatment of wastewater.
PERENNIAL STREAM
A stream that flows continuously throughout the year in most
years. These streams appear as a blue line on USGS topographic quadrangle
maps or on USDA County Soil Survey Maps.
RIPARIAN BUFFER CONSERVATION ZONE (RBCZ)
An area of land or water within or adjacent to a surface water body within the municipality and designated on the riparian buffer conservation zone Map promulgated by the Township of Morris in accordance with Subsection
D of this section.
RIPARIAN BUFFER CONSERVATION ZONE MANAGEMENT PLAN
A plan approved by the Engineer of the Township of Morris.
The plan shall be prepared by a landscape architect, professional
engineer or other qualified professional and shall fully evaluate
the effects of any proposed activity/uses on any RBCZ. The plan shall
identify existing conditions, all proposed activities and all proposed
management techniques, including any measures necessary to offset
disturbances to any affected RBCZ.
SURFACE WATER BODY
Any perennial stream, intermittent stream, lake, pond, or
reservoir, as defined herein. In addition, any state open waters identified
in a letter of interpretation issued by the New Jersey Department
of Environmental Protection Land Use Regulation Program shall also
be considered surface water bodies.