This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Clifton
Heights Borough Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control of Land Ordinance."
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the modification
of the natural terrain, the alteration of drainage and the maintenance
of artificial structures and surfaces within the Borough of Clifton
Heights so as to assure and safeguard the health, safety, morals and
general welfare of the citizens of the Borough of Clifton Heights.
Building Inspector to issue permit upon approval. Upon the submission
of an application which conforms to the provisions of this chapter,
the Borough Building Inspector, after consultation with the approval
of the Borough Engineer, if deemed necessary, shall issue the necessary
permit.
Applicants to bear costs of inspection. All applicants shall
bear all costs of inspections required hereunder and, if deemed necessary
by the Borough Building Inspector, shall deposit with the Borough
such sum as the Borough Council shall determine to guarantee payment
of the costs of such inspections. The costs of inspections shall be
at the rate charged to the Borough by the Borough Engineer.
[Amended 8-15-1988 by Ord. No. 682; 9-19-1988 by Ord. No. 681]
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provisions of
this chapter shall, upon summary conviction before any Magisterial
District Judge, be sentenced to pay a fine not to exceed $600, plus
costs, and, in default of payment of said fine and costs, to a term
of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days. Each and every day in which
any person, firm or corporation shall be in violation of this chapter
shall constitute a separate offense.