[Adopted 5-18-2021 by Ord. No. 1835; amended in its entirety 4-16-2024 by Ord. No. 1941]
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 article clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words
used in the present tense include the future, words used 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. The definitions used in this article shall
be the same as the last amended Stormwater Management Rules at N.J.A.C.
7:8-1.2, incorporated herein by reference. The following additional
terms are defined for this chapter only:
EXEMPT DEVELOPMENT
Any development that creates less than 500 square feet of
new impervious area and disturbs less than 2,500 square feet of land.
Further, an exempt development shall not meet the definition of "minor
development."
MINOR DEVELOPMENT
Any development that results in the creation of 500 square
feet or more of new impervious area or one that disturbs more than
2,500 square feet of land area. Further, a minor development shall
not meet the definition of "major development" in N.J.A.C. 7:8.
This section establishes design and performance standards for
stormwater management measures for major development intended to minimize
the adverse impact of stormwater runoff on water quality and water
quantity and loss of groundwater recharge in receiving water bodies.
Design and performance standards for stormwater management measures
shall comply with last amended N.J.A.C. 7:8-5, incorporated herein
by reference.
A. Exempt developments. Any project meeting the definition of "exempt
development" shall be exempt from the provisions of this section.
B. Minor developments. Minor developments shall be designed to include
the following stormwater management measures:
(1) Water quality. Soil erosion and sediment control measures shall be
installed in accordance with the Standards for Soil Erosion and Sediment
Control in New Jersey.
(2) Rate/Volume Control. Seepage pits or other infiltration measures
shall be provided with a capacity of two inches of runoff for each
square foot of new impervious area. Stone used in the infiltration
devices shall be 2 1/2 inches clean stone and design void ratio
of 33% shall be used. The infiltration measures shall be designed
with an overflow to the surface which shall be stabilized in a manner
to keep the overflow on the developed property to the greatest extent
feasible. The runoff from the roof areas and driveway shall be directed
to the infiltration system.
Any person(s) who erects, constructs, alters, repairs, converts,
maintains, or uses any building, structure or land in violation of
this article shall be subject to a fine of not less than $1,000 per
violation.
This section shall be enforced by the Code Enforcement Official
or the Borough Engineer.
[Adopted 11-21-2023 by Ord. No. 1929]
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 or operated by the Borough of Franklin
Lakes (privately owned), including residences, in the Borough, to
protect the environment, public health, safety and welfare, 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 article clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When consistent with the context, words used
in the present tense include the future, words used 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.
DE-ICING MATERIALS
Any granular or solid material such as melting salt or any
other granular solid that assists in the melting of snow.
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE
A surface that has been covered with a layer of material
so that it is highly resistant to infiltration by water.
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 accessway from wind-driven rainfall). A fabric frame structure
is a permanent structure if it meets the following specifications:
A.
Concrete blocks, jersey barriers 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;
B.
The design shall prevent stormwater run-on and run through,
and the fabric cannot leak;
C.
The structure shall be erected on an impermeable slab;
D.
The structure cannot be open-sided; and
E.
The structure shall have a roll-up door or other means of sealing
the accessway from wind-driven rainfall.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association, or political subdivision of this state subject to municipal
jurisdiction.
RESIDENT
A person who resides on a residential property where de-icing
material is stored.
This article shall be enforced by the Police Department, Borough
Engineer, Construction Official or Quality of Life Enforcement Officer
during the course of ordinary enforcement duties.
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions
of this article shall have 72 hours to complete corrective action.
Repeat violations and/or failure to complete corrective action shall
result in fines of not less than $250 nor more than $1,500.