The purpose of this article is to prevent stored salt and other
solid de-icing materials from being exposed to stormwater. This article
establishes requirements for the storage of salt and other solid de-icing
materials on properties not owned by the municipality (privately owned),
including residences in the Town to protect the environment, public
health, safety and wefare and to prescribe penalties for failure to
comply.
For the purpose of this article, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in the text of this chapter clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words
used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural
number include the singular number and words used in the singular
number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory.
A. De-icing - materials means any granular or solid material such as
melting salt or any other granular solid that assists in the melting
of snow.
B. Impervious surface - a surface that has been covered with a layer
of material so that it is highly resistant to infiltration by water.
C. Storm drain inlet - the point of entry into the storm sewer system.
D. Permanent structure - a permanent building or permanent structure
that is anchored to a permanent foundation with an impermeable floor,
and that is completely roofed and walled (new structures require a
door or other means of sealing the access way from wind-driven rainfall).
A fabric frame structure is a permanent structure if it meets the
following specifications:
(1) Concrete blocks, jersey boundaries or other similar material shall
be placed around the interior of the structure to protect the side
walls during loading and unloading of de-icing materials;
(2) The design shall prevent stormwater run-off and run through and the
fabric cannot leak;
(3) The structure shall be erected on an impermeable slab;
(4) The structure cannot be open sided;
(5) The structure shall have a roll-up door or other means of sealing
the access way from wind-driven rainfall.
E. Person - any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association or political subdivision of this state subject to municipal
jurisdiction.
F. Resident - a person who resides on a residential property where de-icing
material is stored.
Residents may store de-icing materials outside in a solid-walled, closed container that prevents precipitation from entering and exiting the container and which prevents the de-icing materials from leaking or spilling out. Under these circumstances, weekly inspections are not necessary but repair or replacement of damaged or inadequate containers shall occur within two weeks. If containerized (in bags or buckets) de-icing materials are stored within a permanent structure, they are not subject to the storage and inspection requirements in §
437-21 above. Piles of de-icing materials are not exempt, even if stored in a permanent structure. This article does not apply to facilities where stormwater discharges from de-icing material storage activities are regulated under another NJPDES permit.