[Ord. 737, 1/19/2017]
In order to provide more suitable sites for building and other uses, to improve surface drainage, and to control erosion, grading shall be completed in accordance with §
22-518 of Chapter
22, Subdivision and Land Development, of the Code of the Township of Warminster and the Bucks County Conservation District standards.
[Ord. 737, 1/19/2017]
The permanent removal of topsoil from any parcel of land shall
be prohibited, except as follows:
A. During actual construction on the qualified site, the portion of
topsoil present which covers an area to be occupied by permanent structures
or other permanently located impervious surfaces or ponds and lakes
may be considered excess, as determined by the Department of Licenses
and Inspections or its duly authorized agents, and may be removed
by the owner.
B. During regrading operations conducted on the qualified site, whether
or not carried on in conjunction with on-site construction, excess
topsoil remaining after restoring proper topsoil cover to the areas
of the qualified site upon which earth disturbance activities were
conducted, as determined by the Department of Licenses and Inspections
or its duly authorized agents, may be removed by the owner.
[Ord. 737, 1/19/2017]
In order to maintain the supply of natural vegetation, prevent erosion of the topsoil on the site and surrounding properties, foster the retention of groundwater supply, and generally attempt to maintain the ecological balance in the Township, the requirements of Chapter
25, Part
1, Trees, of the Code of the Township of Warminster shall be met.
A. New trees shall be placed in accordance with §
22-523 of Chapter
22, Subdivision and Land Development, of the Code of the Township of Warminster.
B. No building permit shall be issued unless a surety approved by the
Township has been filed with the Township. Such surety shall be in
an amount equal to the cost of purchasing, planting, maintaining,
and replacing such trees for a period of three years.