For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words,
and their derivations shall have the meanings defined herein unless
otherwise stated:
BUFFER
The land area, 25 feet in width, adjacent to any water body.
However, in situations that warrant additional flexibility—specifically,
where lot sizes are exceptionally small or where the twenty-five-foot
buffer constitutes the majority of the available property—the
required buffer may be reduced to 10 feet in width, with the additional
requirement that a drop spreader be used for fertilizer application.
COMMERCIAL FARM
A farm management unit producing agricultural or horticultural
products worth $2,500 or more annually.
FERTILIZER
Fertilizer material, mixed fertilizer, or any other substance
containing one or more recognized plant nutrients, which is used for
its plant nutrient content, which is designed for use or claimed to
have value in promoting plant growth, and which is sold, offered for
sale, or intended for sale.
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE
A surface that has been covered with a layer of material
so that it is highly resistant to infiltration by water. This term
shall be used to include any highway, street, sidewalk, parking lot,
driveway, or other material that prevents infiltration of water into
the soil.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association, or political subdivision of this state subject to the
jurisdiction of this Township.
PHOSPHOROUS FERTILIZER
Any fertilizer that contains phosphorus (P205) with a guaranteed
analysis of greater than zero, except that it shall not be considered
to include animal (including human) or vegetable manures, agricultural
liming materials, or wood ashes that have not been amended to increase
their nutrient content.
SOILS TEST
A technical analysis of soil conducted by an accredited soil-testing
laboratory following the protocol for such a testing established by
Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension.
WATER BODY
A collection of or body of surface waters, such as a lake,
river, stream, creek, pond, or any other accumulation of standing
water.