This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Borough
of Trappe Grading, Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance."
The purpose of this chapter is to promote health, safety and
welfare within the municipality and its watershed through provisions
designed to:
A. Ensure any disturbance of the site does not result in damaging erosion
and sedimentation control problems, either on or off site, in order
to protect the health, safety and welfare of the Borough residents.
These objectives will be pursued at the Borough level in conjunction
with state requirements for erosion and sedimentation control, as
defined in the Department of Environmental Protection Chapter 102
regulations, as amended and defined in the Erosion and Sediment Pollution
Control Program Manual.
B. Ensure that site design and preparation incorporates necessary steps
to ensure the successful installation and operation of erosion and
sediment control facilities.
C. Minimize disturbance and removal of topsoil.
D. Regulate modification of natural terrain and alteration of drainage
by providing for erosion and sediment control measures, as well as
to regulate the maintenance of grading activities, and fill that effect
the same.
E. Provide review procedures and performance standards for erosion and
sediment pollution control.