This chapter may be known and cited as the "Environmental Ordinance of the Borough of Mountain Lakes."
The purposes of this chapter are to:
A. 
Provide regulations for environmental impact statements.
B. 
Regulate and control excavation and removal of soil for sale or use other than on the premises.
C. 
Control, minimize and protect against all soil erosion and resulting sedimentation and pollution of surface and ground water resources which can occur during periods of land disturbance.
D. 
Limit the rate and velocity and regulate and control the volume of surface water runoff created by the alteration of the ground cover and natural runoff patterns.
E. 
Limit depletion and pollution of the Borough's groundwater resources to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Borough and surrounding communities.
F. 
Protect trees from unintentional harm caused during development activities.
The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by the construction official, Code Enforcement Official or the Borough Engineer, if authorized by the Planning Board. The enforcement agent shall inspect the work undertaken in connection with a plan or a permit. In the event of failure to comply with any condition of this chapter, the enforcement agent may revoke the construction permit or certificate of occupancy, issue stop orders and generally take such action as may be justified under the circumstances. Any person aggrieved by the action or decision by the enforcement agent taken hereunder may appeal such action or decision to the Planning Board. A decision of the Planning Board relating to enforcement hereof may be appealed to the Borough Council.
A. 
For the purpose of this chapter, "Planning Board" shall also mean the Zoning Board of Adjustment for those cases that may come under Zoning Board of Adjustment review. Where a word is not defined herein this chapter, the definition set forth in Chapter 245, § 245-3 shall apply. Where a conflict arises, the definition in this chapter shall apply.
B. 
For the purposes of this chapter, all other words shall be defined as set forth in the subsequent articles.
Application and review fees for items in this chapter are set forth in Chapter 111, Fees.