[Added 5-18-2021 by Ord.
No. 1837-2021]
a. Any construction which requires excavating more than two cubic yards
of soil (as determined by the township), any soil disturbance or any
alterations to existing grade, whether or not a zoning or construction
permit is required, shall require a lot grading permit.
b. Each application for a lot grading permit shall be written on the
application form provided by the Township Engineering Department and
shall be submitted to that office accompanied by three signed and
sealed copies of a detailed site grading plan which shall be prepared
by a licensed professional engineer, architect or landscape architect
at a scale of not less than one inch equals 30 feet.
c. The detailed lot grading plan shall include at a minimum the following:
1. Delineation of the property boundaries including all lot line dimensions;
front, side and rear yard setback dimensions, easements, encroachments
and restrictions; locations of all existing or proposed structures
(primary and accessory), if any, dimensions thereof and first-floor
elevation; location of all buildings on adjoining lots; specific delineation
of the area within the lot boundaries where the work is to be performed,
description of existing and proposed features of the property and
specifically the area surrounding the site of work.
2. Location of retaining walls with top and bottom elevations and details
designed by a licensed professional engineer. Walls over four feet
in height shall require an inspection and as-built certification by
a licensed professional engineer.
3. The applicable tax map sheet, block and lot number, date, graphic
scale, North arrow, zone designation, zoning requirements and the
names and addresses of the owner or owners of the tract, the applicant
(if other than the owner) and of the professional who prepared the
plan.
4. The 100-year floodplain limits within the subject property shall
be shown per FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map and NJDEP Flood Hazard
Area Delineation, or applicant shall submit a certification from a
licensed professional engineer or land surveyor indicating that the
property is not in the floodplain.
5. Applicant shall show by metes and bounds all delineated wetlands
and transition areas approved through a NJDEP letter of interpretation.
NJDEP file number shall be noted on the plan. If no wetlands exist,
plan must contain a note confirming this fact.
6. Existing and proposed contours at intervals of one foot where the
topography is less than 5% overall or two feet when the topography
is greater than 5%.
7. The layout of existing public streets and public utilities, proposed
driveway alignment and profile grade that indicates intermittent elevations
at roadway center line, gutter, right-of-way line and garage floor,
etc.
8. The location of any existing potable water or sanitary sewage disposal
facilities on or within 100 feet of the site.
9. The location of proposed vehicular facilities, including roads, drives
or parking areas.
10. The location and pipe size of leader and footing drains, with inverts
at house and street connections. All drains shall connect with the
municipal stormwater drainage system whenever feasible. Location of
existing storm sewer invert and flow direction at tie-in point shall
be shown. If drains cannot connect to the public system, show dry
well location, elevations and detail (size and cross-section). Splash
pad/surface discharge will be permitted only in specific cases approved
by the Township Engineer.
11. The location of all existing landscaping, including trees, shrubs
and ground covers, with type and size of trees and shrubs. The location
of trees with a caliper of eight inches or more must be specifically
indicated. Existing and proposed tree line within the area of disturbance
shall be shown.
12. The disposition and extent of topsoil to be removed or backfilled.
13. Soil excavation (cut/fill) balance calculation. Proposed soil movement
quantities related to the site plan design must be provided on the
plan. Soil import or export in excess of 100 cubic yards must conform
to the provisions of this chapter.
14. A soil erosion and sediment control plan including proposed silt
fence, soil stockpile, etc.
15. A time schedule indicating the anticipated start and completion dates
of the development sequence, the expected date of completion of each
protection measure provided for in the soil erosion and sediment control
plan and the stormwater management plan and the time of exposure of
each area prior to the completion of such measures.
16. Proposed and as-built plans must include a note that driveway sight
triangle requirements have been met.
17. The following notifications and certifications shall be inscribed
on the plan:
(a)
That there will be no deviation from the proposed grading plan
without approval, in writing, from the Township Engineer.
(b)
That, at the discretion of the Township Engineer, applicant
may be required to field stake a property limit in the interest of
limiting the disturbance to the subject property.
(c)
That the applicant's engineer certifies that the grading
plan can tie into existing topographic contours on adjoining lots
without an adverse grading or drainage impact and that all disturbance
and grading can be limited to within the property in question.
(d)
That the applicant shall, upon notification from the Township
Engineer, field stake wetlands and/or buffer area limits prior to
any land disturbance or clearing.
18. The Township Engineer shall have the right to modify, waive or add
requirements which may be site-specific.
d. The following criteria shall be applicable in the review of an application
for a lot grading permit:
1. No soil shall be excavated, removed, deposited or disturbed except
as a result of and in accordance with the lot grading plan approved
under the terms of this chapter.
2. Provision shall be made for the proper disposition of surface water
runoff so that it shall not create unstable conditions. Appropriate
storm drainage facilities shall be provided to protect downstream
properties.
3. Provision shall be made for any structure or protective measures
that the proposed plan may require for the protection of the public
safety, including without limitation retaining walls, guide rails,
headwalls and fences.
4. Any proposed building, structure, grading or attendant protective
measures will not impede the flow of surface water through any watercourse.
Only a nominal increase in runoff rates and velocities will be allowed
due to construction.
5. Any proposed vehicular facilities, including roads, drives or parking
areas, shall be designed so that any land disturbances shall not cause
excessive erosion. Both the vertical and horizontal alignment of vehicular
facilities shall be so designed that hazardous circulation conditions
will not be created.
6. Any file placed on the property shall be properly stabilized and,
when found necessary depending upon existing slopes and soil types,
supported by retaining walls or other appropriate structures as approved
by the Township Engineer.
7. There shall be no alteration of site elevations in excess of one
foot within five feet of an adjoining property.
8. Changes in grade shall not exceed a slope of 2-to-1 unless supported
by retaining walls or maintenance-free vegetation, as appropriate.
e. An application fee of $250 shall be required for each permit. The
fee shall cover the cost of the administrative review of the initial
submission and one revision. All engineering costs shall be charged
to an escrow account which shall be established at the time of making
the application. Engineering fees shall be based upon the Township
Engineer's regular hourly rate. All fees must be paid in full
prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or the release
of any performance guarantee that may have been posted with respect
to the property.
f. Prior to the issuance of any certificate of occupancy, a New Jersey
licensed professional engineer must certify that the final as-built
grading of the lot is in compliance with the approved grading plan
and foundation as-builts must be submitted to the Zoning Officer for
approval.
[Added 5-18-2021 by Ord.
No. 1837-2021]
Violations of this chapter shall be punishable in accordance with Section
1-5 of the Township Code.