For the purpose of this chapter certain rules
of land disturbance 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.
The word or term not interpreted or defined by this
article shall be used with a meaning of common or standard utilization.
The following definitions shall apply in the
interpretation and enforcement of this chapter, unless otherwise specifically
stated:
A signed, written statement by the Borough Engineer that
specific constructions, inspections or tests, where required, have
been performed and that such comply with the applicable requirements
of this chapter or regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
Portion of land surface or area from which earth has been
removed or will be removed by excavation; the depth below original
ground surface to excavated surface.
A channel with or without a supporting ridge on the lower
side constructed across or at the bottom of a slope.
A man-made deposit of soil, rock or other materials.
The wearing away of the land surface by the action of wind,
water or gravity.
See "cut."
The vertical location of the existing ground surface prior
to cutting or filling.
See "embankment."
The final grade or elevation of the ground surface conforming
to the proposed design.
Any department, commission, independent agency or instrumentality
of the United States and of the State of New Jersey, and any county,
city, borough, township, village, authority district or other governmental
unit.
Any stripping, cutting, filling, stockpiling or any combination
thereof, and shall include the land in its cut or filled condition.
A permit issued to authorize work to be performed under this
chapter.
A natural or constructed waterway, usually broad and shallow,
covered with erosion-resistant grasses, used to conduct surface water
from a field, diversion or other site feature.
The application of plant or other suitable materials on the
soil surface to conserve moisture, hold soil in place and aid in establishing
plant cover.
The ground surface in its original state before any grading,
excavation or filling.
Any person to whom a permit is issued in accordance with
this chapter.
An engineer duly registered or otherwise authorized by the
State of New Jersey to practice engineering under N.J.S.A. 45:8-27
to 45:8-48, inclusive.
Any grading performed with the approval of and in accordance
with criteria established by the Borough Engineer.
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 across a waterway or at other suitable
locations to retain rock, sand, gravel or silt or other material.
The reservoir space allotted to the accumulation of submerged
sediment during the life of the structure.
Degree of deviation of a surface from the horizontal usually
expressed in percent or degree.
All unconsolidated mineral and organic material of whatever
origin that overlies bedrock which can be readily excavated.
A professional engineer who is qualified by education and
experience to practice applied soil mechanics and foundation engineering.
Any plot or parcel of land or combination of contiguous lots
or parcels of land where grading is performed or permitted.
Any activity which removes or significantly disturbs the
vegetative surface cover, including clearing and grubbing operations.
Stabilization of erosive or sediment-producing areas.
Stabilization of erosive or sediment-producing areas by covering
the soil with:
Any natural or artificial watercourse, stream, river, creek,
ditch, channel, canal, conduit, culvert, drain, waterway, gully, ravine
or wash in which water flows in a definite direction or course, either
continuously or intermittently, and which has a definite channel,
bed and banks, and shall include any area adjacent thereto subject
to inundation by reason of overflow or flood water.
