The City of Englewood, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A.
40:48-2, has been given the authority by the State Legislature to
make, amend, repeal and enforce such ordinances, regulations, rules
and bylaws not contrary to the laws of the State of New Jersey or
of the United States, as it may deem necessary and proper for the
protection of persons and property and for the preservation of the
public health, safety and welfare of the municipality and its habitants.
Such authority is in addition to the authority otherwise given to
a municipality to regulate land and control flooding and water pollution
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:27-1 et seq., 4:24-1 et seq., 58:16A-1 et
seq., 40:14-1 et seq., 58:25-23 et seq. and 40:55D-1 et seq.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE COVERAGE
Includes a paved area or other area upon which is constructed
any building or structure which does not permit the free passage of
stormwater or surface drainage into the ground, including but not
limited to any roof, parking or driveway areas and any new streets
and sidewalks constructed as part of or for the proposed regulated
activity. For the purposes of this definition, any areas that may
be designed to initially be semipervious (e.g., gravel, crushed stone,
etc.) shall be considered impervious areas.
REGULATED ACTIVITIES
Includes:
A.
Construction of new or additional impervious surfaces (e.g.,
driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, patios, swimming pools, etc.).
B.
Construction of new buildings or additions to existing buildings.
C.
Diversion or piping of any natural or man-made stream or channel
(not otherwise regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection).
D.
Installation of stormwater systems or appurtenances thereto.
Any proposed regulated activity, except for the diversion or
piping of any natural or man-made stream or channel or the installation
of stormwater systems or appurtenances thereto, that would create
100 square feet or less of additional impervious surface coverage
is exempt from the provisions of this chapter. For development taking
place in stages, the entire development plan shall be used in determining
conformance with this criteria. In addition, if, in the opinion of
the City Engineer, the proposed regulated activity does not result
in any adverse impact upon other public or private property, the City
of Englewood may waive the strict application of this chapter, in
whole or in part.
Two copies of a drainage plan shall be submitted by the owner
or developer of the subject property to the City Engineer as part
of the plan submission for a building permit or land development application,
which shall be distributed one copy to the City Engineer and one copy
to the Building Construction Official.