The purpose of this chapter is to:
A. Establish permit requirements and procedures in connection with the regulation of the modification of natural terrain or existing terrain, disturbance of topography and vegetation and the alteration of stormwater runoff on parcels of real property, including but not limited to subdivisions and development of land, as defined in Chapter
305, Subdivision and Land Development, as amended (the "Edgmont Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance").
B. Require soil erosion and sediment control and stormwater management
measures be implemented in connection with certain grading and earth
disturbance activity within the Township, in order to protect the
health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Township and the
general public.
C. To implement Chapter
292, Stormwater Management, as may be amended and supplemented from time to time.
Except as expressly set forth in this chapter to the contrary,
it shall be unlawful for any person or entity to engage in activities
which modify the natural or existing terrain, alter stormwater runoff
or disturb the topography and vegetation of parcels of land within
Edgmont Township, without first complying with the provisions of this
chapter, including filing for and obtaining a permit.