This article shall apply to all applications for development.
The following standards shall be used to prepare and review
any development plan involving clearing, grading or regrading of land:
A. Surface water flow. All lots shall be properly graded to ensure that surface water flow is directed away from buildings, walkways and other improvements and into the drainage system, pursuant to Article
42 of this chapter. Grading shall be designed to prevent the collection of surface water flow in pools or the concentration of surface water flow such that it may produce adverse impacts, either on-site or on adjacent or nearby properties. To the extent possible, grading shall not divert water to flow across property lines.
B. Slopes. Grading shall create slopes that minimize maintenance requirements
and allow for the cutting of grass, cleaning of drainage ditches and
other maintenance activities without the necessity of special equipment.
Wherever it is determined that slopes may be unstable or erosion may
occur or that slopes are in excess of two increments horizontal to
one increment vertical (2 to 1), other than on a stable rock face,
retaining walls of a maintenance-free design shall be utilized to
alleviate such conditions.
C. Topsoil. All graded areas shall be covered with a minimum of four
inches of topsoil and stabilized with seeding or planting. Any topsoil
moved during the course of construction shall be redistributed on
all regraded surfaces. Exposed rock may be left in its natural state
if it can be demonstrated that the rock face will remain stable.
D. Removal of debris. All tree stumps, limbs and other parts of trees,
litter, brush, weeds, excess or scrap building materials or other
debris shall be removed from the tract and disposed of in accordance
with the law. No tree stumps, limbs or other parts of trees shall
be buried anywhere on the tract.
E. Soil erosion and sediment control. Clearing and grading shall be
in accordance with a soil erosion and sediment control plan approved
by the Freehold Soil Conservation District, where applicable.
F. Construction specifications. All grading plans shall meet construction
specifications as approved by the Borough Engineer.