[Ord. 3-1997, 12/18/1997, § 1]
The following words and terms, when used in this Part, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
ACCELERATED EROSION
The removal of the surface of the land through the combined action of man's activities and the natural processes at a rate greater than would occur because of the natural processes alone.
DIVERSION TERRACE
A channel or dike constructed upon a slope of a project for the purpose of diverting stormwater away from the unprotected slope.
EARTH MOVING ACTIVITY
Any construction or other activity which disrupts the surface of the land including, but not limited to, excavations, embankments, land development, subdivision development, mineral extraction and the moving, depositing and storing of soil, rock, earth and any other substance that may be a danger to the environment of the Hunlock Township.
EMBANKMENT AND/OR FILL
A deposit of soil, rock or other material placed by man.
EROSION
The natural process by which the surface of the land is worn away by the action or water, wind and/or chemical action.
EXCAVATION
A cavity formed by digging, quarrying, uncovering and/or relocation of soil, rock or other material of a natural nature.
INTERCEPTOR CHANNEL
A channel and/or dike constructed across a slope for the purpose of intercepting stormwaters, reducing the velocity of flow and/or diverting it to outlets where it can be disposed.
LAND DEVELOPER
Any person, persons, company or corporation who is engaged as a principal rather than an agent and/or contractor.
LAND DEVELOPMENT
The constructing, installing, placing, planting, building or removing of surface of a natural nature including, but not limited to, building of surface structured, utility lines, shopping centers and/or malls, golf courses, apartment buildings, schools, roads, highways, parking areas or any other activity which would include the disturbance and/or movement of the earth, be it natural or man-made.
SEDIMENT
Soils or other superficial materials transported by surface water as a product of erosion.
SEDIMENTATION
The process by which sediment is deposited on stream and/or watercourse bottoms.
STABILIZATION
The proper placing, grading and or covering of soil, rock or earth to insure their resistance to erosion, sliding or other movement.
SUBDIVISION
The division or redivision of a lot, lots, tract or parcel of land by any means into two or more lots, tracts, parcels or other divisions of land including, but not limited to, changes in existing lot lines for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of lease, transfer of ownership or building and/or lot development.
[Ord. 3-1997, 12/18/1997, § 2]
All earth moving activities within the Township of Hunlock shall be conducted in such a way as to prevent accelerated erosion and the resulting sedimentation. To accomplish this, all persons engaged in earth moving activities shall design, implement and maintain erosion and sedimentation control measures which effectively prevent accelerated erosion and sedimentation. These erosion and sedimentation measures shall be set forth in a plan as describe in § 9-103 of this Part and must be reviewed and approved by the Luzerne Conservation District and available at all times at the site of said activity. The Township of Hunlock and/or its designee may, at its discretion, require this plan to be filed with the Township or/its designee.
[Ord. 3-1997, 12/18/1997, § 3]
1. 
The Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan shall be prepared by a person trained and experienced in erosion and sedimentation control methods and techniques.
2. 
The Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan shall be designed to prevent accelerated erosion and sedimentation and shall consider all factors which contribute to erosion and sedimentation including, but not limited to, the following:
A. 
The topographic features of the project area.
B. 
The types, depth, slope and real extent of the soils.
C. 
The proposed alteration of the area.
D. 
The amount of runoff from the project area and the upstream watershed area.
E. 
The staging of earth moving activities.
F. 
Temporary control measures and facilities for use during earth moving.
G. 
Permanent control measures and facilities.
H. 
A maintenance program for the control facilities, including disposal of materials from the control facility and/or project area.
[Ord. 3-1997, 12/18/1997, § 4]
The erosion and sedimentation control facilities set forth in §§ 9-105 and 9-106 of this Part, relating to control measures and facilities, shall be appropriately incorporated into all earth moving activities unless the designer of the erosion and sedimentation control plan shows that alteration of these and/or facilities or inclusion of other measures and facilities will prevent accelerated erosion and sedimentation.
[Ord. 3-1997, 12/18/1997, § 5]
1. 
Limiting Exposed Area. All earth moving activities shall be planned in such a manner as to minimize the real extent of disturbed land.
2. 
Surface Water Diversion. All surface water shall be diverted away from the project area.
3. 
Velocity Control. All permanent facilities for the conveyance of water around, through or from the project area shall be designed or contain facilities to limit the velocity of flow in the facilities to less than 1 1/2 feet per second.
4. 
Stabilization. All slopes, channels, ditches or any disturbed areas shall be stabilized as soon as possible after the final grade or final earth moving has been completed.
5. 
Interim Stabilization. Where it is not possible to permanently stabilize a disturbed area immediately after the final earth moving has been completed or where the activity ceases for more than 20 days, interim stabilization measures shall be implemented promptly.
6. 
Collection of Runoff. All runoff from a project area shall be collected and diverted to facilities for removal of sediment.
7. 
Solids Separation. Runoff from a project area shall not be discharged to waters of the Commonwealth without means to prevent sedimentation.
[Ord. 3-1997, 12/18/1997, § 6]
1. 
Diversion Terraces.
A. 
Diversion terraces shall be constructed up-grade of a project area to convey runoff around the project area. For temporary diversion, the channel shall have a capacity of 1.6 feet per second per acre of land tributary to it. For permanent diversion, the channel shall have a capacity to convey 2 3/4 cubic feet per second per acre of lane tributary to it.
B. 
Diversion terraces shall be grassed or lined with erosion resistant material to prevent accelerated erosion within the channel.
C. 
Outlet structures shall be designed to maintain a discharge velocity of less than three feet per second and shall be stabilized before use.
2. 
Interceptor Channels.
A. 
Interceptor channels may be used within a project area to reduce the velocity of flow and thus prevent accelerated erosion.
B. 
Water collected by interceptor channels shall be conveyed to a sedimentation basin or to vegetated areas, but not directly into streams.
C. 
Outlets to vegetated areas shall be designed to maintain an outlet velocity of less than three feet per second.
3. 
Channels of Conveyance. All channels used to convey water through a project area shall be designed to have a velocity of less than 1 1/2 feet per second. Where this is not possible, the channel shall be grassed or lined with erosion resistant material.
4. 
Sedimentation Basins.
A. 
Sedimentation basin shall have a capacity of 7,000 cubic feet for each acre of the project area tributary to it and shall be provided with a twenty-four-inch freeboard.
B. 
The basin shall be cleaned when the storage capacity of the basin is reduced to 5,000 cubic feet per acre of the project area tributary to it.
C. 
Outlet structures shall be designed to pass a minimum flow of two cubic feet per second for each acre of the project tributary to the basin.
D. 
The discharge from the sedimentation basin shall be to a natural waterway.
E. 
Sedimentation basins shall be structurally sound and protected from unauthorized acts of a third party.
[Ord. 3-1221, 12/18/1997, § 7]
1. 
The following provisions shall apply to all earth moving activities which have not been stabilized:
A. 
Stabilization. Upon completion of the project, all areas which were disturbed by the project shall be stabilized so that accelerated erosion will be prevented.
B. 
Interim Control Measures. Any erosion and sedimentation control facility required or necessary to protect areas from erosion during the stabilization period shall be maintained until stabilization is completed.
C. 
Final Measures. Upon completion of stabilization, all unnecessary or unstable control facilities shall be removed, the areas shall be graded and the soil shall be stabilized.
[Ord. 3-1997, 12/18/1997, § 8]
1. 
The Township of Hunlock hereby adopts, in its entirety, the requirements established by the Department of Environmental Protection for the issuance of soil and erosion permits as more specifically set forth in Chapter 102 of the Rules and Regulations of the Department of Environmental Protection, §§ 102.41 and 102.42.
2. 
When a soil and erosion permit is required by the Department of Environmental Protection, a copy of said permit, along with the erosion and sedimentation plan, must be submitted to the Township of Hunlock or its designee.