Earth is a limited and valuable, albeit not totally municipally
owned, resource of the town. Movement of earth from one parcel of
land to another not only can create health and safety problems to
the residents, but also can create a general nuisance. Its loss in
excess could lead to permanent and irreparable harm to the public.
The town deems it prudent to control the movement and relocation of
earth beyond the limits of privately owned parcels of land within
its borders.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BOARD
The Select Board of the Town of Easton. The Board may assign
agents other than the Building Inspector to participate in the activities
of this chapter.
[Amended 5-20-2019 ATM by Art. 21]
EARTH
Clay, gravel, loam, ledge, peat, sand, soil and stone.
INSPECTOR
The Building Inspector of the Town of Easton.
PERSON
Any individual, firm, copartnership, association or corporation.
In order to ensure the satisfactory restoration of the project, the Board or Inspector, in accordance with §
128-3 of this chapter, shall require a suitable performance bond or other security, as the Board or Inspector determines, for the project. The Board or Inspector shall release the bond or other security only after it has been satisfied that the project has been completed in accordance with the permit.