This chapter will be known and may be cited as the "Burlington Township Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance."
The purpose of this chapter is to control soil erosion and the resulting sedimentation from occurring on developing areas by requiring proper provisions for water disposal and the protection of soil surfaces during and after construction in order to promote the safety, public health, convenience and general welfare of the community.
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this chapter, unless otherwise specifically stated:
CERTIFICATION
A signed, written statement by the designated official that specific construction, inspections or tests, where required, have been performed and that such comply with the applicable requirements of the ordinance or regulations adopted.
CUT or EXCAVATION
The result of any act by which soil or rock is dug, quarried, uncovered, removed, displaced or relocated.
DEVELOPER
Any individual, firm, association, syndicate, copartnership, corporation, trust, homeowners' association, or any other legal entity commencing proceedings under this chapter to effect a subdivision of land or development of a site hereunder for himself or another.
DIVERSION
A channel with or without a supporting ridge on the lower side constructed across or at the bottom of a slope.
EMBANKMENT or FILL
A man-made deposit of soil, rock or other materials.
EROSION
The wearing away of the land surface by the action of wind, water, ice or gravity.
ENGINEER
Applies to the engineer employed by the Environmental Commission or, in the absence of the provision of an engineer to the Environmental Commission, by the Planning Board.
EXISTING GRADE
The vertical location of the existing ground surface prior to cutting or filling.
FILL
A man-made deposit of soil, rock or other materials.
FINISHED GRADE
The final grade or elevation of the ground surface conforming to the proposed design.
GRADING
Any stripping, cutting, filling, stockpiling, or any combination thereof, and shall include the land in its cut or filled condition.
GRASSED WATERWAY
A natural or constructed waterway, usually broad and shallow, covered with erosion-resistant grasses, used to conduct surface water from a field, diversion or other site feature.
LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Any and all earthwork not included as part of the site plan or subdivision plan.
MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE
Any security which may be accepted by the Department of Administration after final acceptance of improvements installed by the developer, including maintenance bonds and other similar collateral or surety agreements.
MULCHING
The application of plant or other suitable materials on the soil surface to conserve moisture, hold soil in place, and aid in establishing plant cover.
MUNICIPAL (MUNICIPALITY)
Burlington Township.
NATURAL GROUND SURFACE
The ground surface in its original state before any grading, excavation or filling.
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
Any security which may be in lieu of a requirement that certain improvements be made before the Planning Board or Council approves a plat, including performance bonds, escrow agreements and other similar collateral or surety agreement.
PERMANENT STREAM
A stream normally having continuous water flow in any quantity throughout the year.
REGULATED GRADING
Any grading performed with the approval of the Engineer and in accordance with criteria established by this chapter.
SEDIMENT
Solid material, both mineral and organic, that is in suspension, is being transported or has been moved from its site or origin by air, water or gravity as a product of erosion.
SEDIMENT BASIN
A barrier or dam built across a waterway or at other suitable locations to retain rock, sand, gravel or silt or other material.
SEDIMENT POOL
The reservoir space allotted to the accumulation of submerged sediment during the life of the structure.
SITE
Any plot or parcel of land or combination of contiguous lots or parcels of land where grading is performed or permitted.
SLOPE
Degree of deviation of a surface from the horizontal usually expressed in percent or degree.
SOIL
All unconsolidated mineral and organic material of whatever origin that overlies bedrock which can be readily excavated.
SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN
The map indicating the proposed scheduling and construction details for soil erosion and sediment control and meeting the requirement of Article IV of this chapter.
STRIPPING
Any activity which removes or significantly disturbs the vegetative surface cover, including clearing and grubbing operations.
TEMPORARY PROTECTION
Stabilizations of erosive or sediment-producing areas.
TOWNSHIP
See "municipality."
VEGETATIVE PROTECTION
Stabilization of erosive or sediment-producing areas by covering the soil with:
A. 
Permanent seeding, producing long-term vegetative cover.
B. 
Short-term seeding, producing temporary vegetative cover.
C. 
Sodding, producing areas covered with a turf of perennial sod-forming grass.
WATERCOURSE
Any natural or artificial watercourse, stream, river, creek, ditch, channel, canal, conduit, culvert, drain, waterway, gully, ravine or wash in which water flows in a definite direction or course either continuously or intermittently, and which has a definite channel, bed and banks, and shall include any area adjacent thereto subject to inundation by reason of overflow or floodwater.