All developments shall incorporate soil erosion and sediment control programs phased according to the scheduled progress of the development including anticipated starting and completion dates.
The applicant shall submit a natural resources plan as outlined under the development review provisions of this title which shall clearly establish the means of controlling soil erosion and sedimentation for each site, or portion of a site when developed in stages. The soil erosion and sediment control measures shall have the approval of the Soil Conservation Service pursuant to the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act (Ch. 251, P.L. 1975).[1]
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Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 4:24-39 et seq.
Control measures shall apply to all aspects of the proposed land disturbance and shall be in operation during all stages of the disturbance activity. The following principles shall apply to the soil erosion and sediment control plan:
A. 
Stripping of vegetation, grading or other soil disturbance shall be done in a manner which will minimize soil erosion;
B. 
Whenever feasible, natural vegetation shall be retained and protected;
C. 
The extent of the disturbed areas and the duration of its exposure shall be kept within practical limits;
D. 
Either temporary seeding, mulching or other suitable stabilization measures shall be used to protect exposed critical areas during construction or other land disturbances;
E. 
Drainage provisions shall accommodate increased runoff resulting from modified soil and surface conditions during and after development or land disturbance;
F. 
Water runoff shall be minimized and retained on-site wherever possible to facilitate groundwater recharge;
G. 
Sediment shall be retained on-site; and
H. 
Diversions, sediment basins, and similar required structures shall be installed prior to any on-site grading or land disturbance.
All necessary erosion and sediment control measures installed under these provisions shall be adequately maintained for one year after completion of the approved plan or until such measures are permanently stabilized as determined by the engineer. The engineer shall give the applicant, upon the applicant's request, certification of this determination.
Each tract shall have a soil erosion prevention plan to accompany the development plan which shall show temporary sedimentation basin(s) through which stormwater will be directed during periods of temporary ditching, and final contours. In addition, the plan shall outline general construction stages to illustrate what portion(s) of the site will be unprotected at various stages, the maximum amount of land to be exposed at various stages, the availability and use of water trucks to prevent dust and erosion by wind, areas where topsoil will be stockpiled during construction, the areas where it will be redistributed after completion of the applicable stage of construction, the methods of seeding the topsoil while it is stockpiled and again after its redistribution, and a plan of progressing toward completion of the entire project that shall outline how and at what stages and approximate times the previously exposed areas will be final graded and seeded or paved, or by some other means have the soil stabilized prior to completion of the entire project so that permanent soil erosion prevention methods will be employed at the earliest possible time.
The excavation and grading for completion of a development shall be done in accordance with the approved plan 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. 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 (Ch. 251, P.L. 1975)[1] shall include on its plan the following: the means to control or prevent erosion, provide for sedimentation basin(s) for soil that does erode due to water, and control drainage, dust and mud on the premises as well as abutting lands; 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; maintenance of necessary lateral support and grades of abutting lands, structures and other improvements; prevention of pits and declivities which are hazardous or which provide insect breeding locations; the physical limitations and characteristics of the soil shall not be altered to prevent the use to which the land may lawfully be put; and such other factors as may reasonably bear upon or relate to the public health, safety and general welfare.
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Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 4:24-39 et seq.