Pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 251 of the Laws of 1975,
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act, the authority for the enforcement of said Act is hereby
vested in the Morris County Soil Conservation District.
The excavation and grading for completion of a development shall
be done in accordance with the approved plat which contains soil erosion
and sediment control provisions. Excavation of soil, other than required
for the construction of approved structures and supporting facilities,
such as but not limited to streets, driveways and parking areas, shall
be prohibited. The regrading of property so as to redistribute topsoil
throughout the site from areas excavated for such approved structures
and supporting facilities shall be permitted but shall be done in
the following manner to minimize or eliminate the erosion of soil.
Any application proposing the disturbance of more than 5,000 square
feet of surface area of land as defined in the Soil Erosion and Sediment
Control Act (P.L. 1975, c. 251) shall include on its plan the following:
A. The means to control or prevent erosion, to provide for sedimentation
basin(s) for soil that does erode due to water and to control drainage,
dust and mud on the premises as well as abutting lands.
B. The preservation of soil fertility and the resulting ability of the
area affected to support plant and tree growth by maintenance of adequate
topsoil consisting of at least six inches of the original layer.
C. Maintenance of necessary lateral support and grades of abutting lands,
structures and other improvements.
D. The prevention of pits and declivities which are hazardous or which
provide insect breeding locations.
E. That the physical limitations and characteristics of the soil shall
not be altered to prevent the use to which the land may lawfully be
put.
F. Such other factors as may reasonably bear upon or relate to the public
health, safety and general welfare.