The terms used in this chapter shall be deemed and construed to have the same meanings as said definitions located in Chapter
284 of the Code of the Borough of South River. In addition, the following terms shall be deemed and construed to have the following meanings:
EXCAVATE
The moving or removal of topsoil, soil, rock or mineral substance
from, in or upon any land in the Borough.
If the application is denied, the applicant may appeal the decision
of the appropriate Board to the Borough Council by filing a notice in writing
to that effect with the Borough Clerk within 10 days after receiving notice
of the decision of the approving Board of the Borough of South River. The
Borough Council shall set a time and place for a hearing and shall so notify
the applicant. The decision of the Council rendered after a hearing shall
be final.
The Borough Code Enforcement Officer is hereby designated as the officer
whose duty it shall be to enforce the provisions of this chapter. He shall
from time to time, upon his own initiative and whenever directed by the Borough
Council, inspect the premises for which permits have been granted to ensure
compliance with the terms of the permit and of this chapter. He shall immediately
report all violations to the Borough Council and take such actions as may
be deemed necessary in the chapter. The Borough Engineer's office shall provide
any needed assistance to the Code Enforcement Officer on an as-authorized
basis.
The Borough Engineer shall be paid for his services and carrying out
his duties and responsibilities under the terms of this chapter at fees to
be set forth in the Annual Salary Ordinance of the Borough of South River.
For the purpose of administering and enforcing the provisions of this
chapter, any duly authorized officer, agent or employee of the Borough shall
have the right to enter into and upon any lands in or upon which soil addition
operations are being conducted in order to examine and inspect such lands
and operations thereon.
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall upon conviction be subject to the penalties in Chapter
1, Article
I, General Penalty, at the discretion of the Municipal Court. Each day that a violation continues shall be considered and shall constitute a separate offense.