Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the
following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the
meaning given herein:
DRAINAGE FACILITIES
Gutters, swales, pipes, conduits and superstructures for
the collection and conducting of stormwater to an adequate facility
for the storage and disposal of the stormwater, dry wells, curb catch
basins, manholes, leaching wells and other appurtenances.
GROUNDWATER TABLE
The elevation of the top of the water stored in the highest
aquifer in the subsoils, at the location of the proposed structure,
including but not limited to so-called "perched water"; except that
where it is demonstrated that removal of the impervious layer underlying
the perched water will substantially lower the level of the water,
the lower water surface shall be considered the "groundwater table."
HABITABLE
Capable of being occupied by one or more persons for living,
sleeping, eating or cooking.
LATERAL SUPPORT
The resistance to active horizontal pressure of soils provided
by either the passive pressure of the adjoining soils or a retaining
wall or structure.
NATURAL DRAINAGE
The stormwater runoff resulting from topographical and geographical
surface conditions prior to clearing, regrading or construction.
NATURAL WATERSHED
An area of land which, in its natural state and prior to
any man-made change, and due to its topography and geography, drains
to a particular location within that area.
REGRADE
To change the elevation of the ground surface, either temporarily
or permanently.
STABILIZATION
Treatment of subsoils to increase ability to resist lateral
pressures and/or treatment of surface to resist wind and water erosion.
STORMWATER RUNOFF
The amount of rainwater which, due to topographical surface
conditions and geology of the upstream land, drains to a particular
location, or the rate at which the rainfall passes through a particular
location.
SUBDIVIDER
Any person who owns, purchases, divides, develops or builds
on plots or land as a builder, contractor, owner or in any other capacity,
a subdivision for any purpose whatsoever and as herein below defined.
SUBDIVISION
The division of any parcel of land, with or without streets,
into two or more lots, plots, sites or other division of land, for
the purpose of transfer of title or ownership, whether immediately
or in the future, regardless of the purpose for the use of such land,
either as residential dwellings or plots for the development of business,
commercial or industrial uses, regardless of the size of the divided
lots or plots.
VILLAGE BOARD
The elected Mayor and the four elected Trustees constitute
the governing body of the Village of Lake Grove and shall be referred
to as the "Village Board" in this chapter.