A. 
Regulated activities. It shall be unlawful to create a new steep slope or to disturb an existing steep slope or to create any other disturbance of land on a steep slope, including the installation of retaining walls, other than an exempt activity as defined in Subsection B hereof, without having first obtained site plan approval from the Planning Board or such other approving authority as provided in this chapter and a work permit from the Building Inspector.
[Amended 8-15-2005 by L.L. No. 3-2005]
B. 
Exempt activities. The following activities on steep slopes do not require the issuance of a permit:
(1) 
Normal ground maintenance, including trimming of vegetation or removal of dead or diseased vegetation, selective trimming and pruning in previously landscaped areas and decorative planting, provided such activity does not involve regrading of land or any disturbance of steep slopes and further provided that such activity conforms with other applicable local laws and regulations.
[Amended 8-15-2005 by L.L. No. 3-2005]
(2) 
The disturbance to steep slopes under temporary emergency conditions, as determined by the Village Engineer, where such disturbance is necessary to protect persons or property from present and imminent danger.
(3) 
Site plan approval is not required for the cutting or removal of trees in accordance with a tree removal permit issued by the Building Inspector or other authorized official pursuant to Chapter 121 of the Pomona Village Code.
[Added 11-27-2017 by L.L. No. 4-2017]
C. 
Non-steep-slope site plans. Approval of a site plan by the Planning Board is required for the development or redevelopment of any building, structure, lot or portion thereof for a new use, the expansion or relocation of any existing use or any change in the use of a property or structure. Where site plan approval is required, applications for the issuance of a building permit or certificate of occupancy shall be accompanied by a copy of the approved site plan. Approval of a site plan by the Planning Board shall not be required for development or redevelopment of a single-family detached residence or any accessory building or structure on the same lot as a single-family detached residence except as provided in Subsection A of this section.
[Added 1-26-2009 by L.L. No. 1-2009]
[Amended 1-26-2009 by L.L. No. 1-2009]
A. 
In granting a site development plan pursuant to Subsection A of § 119-2 of this Code, the approving authority shall determine the following:
(1) 
That the proposed activity and the manner in which it is to be accomplished are in accordance with the purpose and findings set forth in this chapter.
(2) 
That the proposed activity and the manner in which it is to be accomplished can be completed without increasing the possibility of creep or sudden slope failure and will minimize additional erosion to the maximum extent practicable.
(3) 
That the proposed activity and the manner in which it is to be accomplished will not adversely affect the preservation and protection of existing wetlands, water bodies, watercourses and floodplains.
(4) 
That the proposed activity and the manner in which it is to be accomplished can be completed in such a way so as not to adversely affect existing, proposed or potential future wells or sewage disposal systems or any endangered species of flora or fauna.
(5) 
That the proposed activity and the manner in which it is to be accomplished are consistent with the principles and recommendation of the adopted Village Master Plan.
B. 
In granting a site plan pursuant to Subsection C of § 119-2 of this Code, the Planning Board shall determine the following:
(1) 
The Planning Board shall have the authority to impose such reasonable conditions and restrictions as are directly related to and incidental to a proposed site plan. The Planning Board shall require, with respect to every site plan, that the applicant take all necessary steps to assure that, during construction, all construction debris, materials and fill are either removed from the construction site or neatly secured on the site so that construction debris, materials and fill are contained within the lot and are not spread to other lots or onto the public or private streets. Such requirement shall not be subject to waiver by the Planning Board. However, the Planning Board may waive any other requirements that are found not to be necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare or to be inappropriate to the particular site plan. Where a proposed site plan does not comply with zoning regulations, application shall be made to the Zoning Board of Appeals on referral from the Planning Board without the necessity of a decision or determination by the Building Inspector.
(2) 
All site development and all use of the property shall be in conformance with the approved site plan and such additional standards and safeguards as the Planning Board may impose as a condition of approval. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued until all such requirements have been met. Continued performance with the approved site plan shall be a requirement of the continuing validity of any such certificate of occupancy.