Meanings of words. Wherever used in this chapter,
the following words shall have the meanings indicated:
ADMINISTRATOR
The qualified individual designated by proper motion or resolution
by the Board of Supervisors to act on behalf of the Township of Kilbuck
under this chapter.
[Amended 7-18-1995 by Ord. No. 47]
BEDROCK
Natural rocklayer, hard or soft, in place at ground surface
or beneath unconsolidated surficial deposits.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
A person who holds a degree in geology from an accredited
college or university and who has training and experience in the field
of engineering geology.
ENGINEER, PROFESSIONAL
A person licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to
practice engineering and who is knowledgeable in the branch of civil
engineering.
EROSION
The detachment and movement of soil or rock fragments by
water, wind, ice or gravity, including such processes as gravitational
creep.
EXCAVATION
Any act by which earth, sand, gravel, rock or any other similar
material is cut into, dug, quarried, uncovered, removed, displaced,
relocated or bulldozed and shall include the conditions resulting
therefrom.
FILL
Any act by which earth, sand, gravel, rock or any other material
is deposited, placed, pushed, dumped, pulled, transported or moved
to a new location and shall include the condition resulting.
GRADING
Excavation or fill or any combination thereof and shall include
the conditions resulting from any excavation or fill.
HAZARD
A danger or potential danger to life, limb, or health, or
an adverse effect or potential adverse effect to the safety, use or
stability of property, waterways, public ways, structures, utilities
and storm sewers; including stream pollution.
SITE
A lot, tract or parcel of land or a series of lots, tracts,
or parcels of land which are adjoining where grading work is continuous
and performed at the same time.
SOILS ENGINEER
A person registered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as
a professional engineer and who has training and experience in the
branch of soils engineering.
SOIL SURVEY
The unpublished and operational soil survey for Allegheny
County, Pennsylvania, and the accompanying text Soil Survey Interpretation
of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, as prepared by the USDA Soil Conservation
Service et al. When applicable, “soil survey” shall mean
Soil Survey, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
SOLID WASTE
All parts or combinations of ashes, garbage, refuse, radioactive
material, combustible demolition materials and industrial wastes such
as food-processing wastes, wood, plastic, metal scrap, etc.