[Ord. No. 383, 8/27/2019]
1. The applicant shall meet requirements as contained in 25 Pa. Code,
Chapters 92 and 102 as required and applicable as follows:
A. The implementation and maintenance of erosion and sediment control
BMPs.
B. Development of written plans.
C. Submission of plans for approval.
D. Obtaining erosion and sediment control and NPDES permits.
E. Maintaining plans and permits on site.
2. Evidence of any necessary plan or permit approval for earth disturbance
activities from PADEP or the Washington County Conservation District
must be provided to the Township.
3. A copy of the approved erosion and sediment control plan and any
other permit, as required by PADEP or the Washington County Conservation
District, shall be available at the project site at all times if required
under Chapter 102.
4. Construction of temporary roadways (e.g., for utility construction,
timber harvesting, etc.) shall comply with all applicable standards
for erosion and sedimentation control and stream crossing regulations
under 25 Pa. Code, Chapters 102 and 105. The erosion and sedimentation
control plan shall be submitted to the Washington County Conservation
District for approval and shall address the following, as applicable:
A. Design of the roadway system, including haul roads, skid roads, landing
areas, trails, and storage and staging areas.
B. Runoff control structures (e.g., diversions, culverts, detention
ponds, etc.).
C. Stream crossings for both perennial and intermittent streams.
D. Access to public roadways, including design of rock construction
entrance for mud and debris control.
E. A remediation plan for restoring the disturbed area through regrading,
topsoil placement, reseeding, and other stabilization techniques,
as required.
5. No portion of a sediment trap or sediment basin constructed slope
shall be within 15 feet of adjacent downstream properties or public
rights-of-way. The Township may require that the outfall pipe be connected
to an existing storm sewer system or conveyed through a property to
a stable discharge location to prevent runoff damage to the downstream
property. Additional provisions to ensure safety of downstream features
may be required by the Township.
6. Use of temporary interceptor channels is discouraged.