in filing an application for development, the applicant shall comply with the following soil erosion and sediment control standards:
The soil erosion and sediment control plan shall meet or exceed the "Standards and Specifications for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control", adopted by the Morris County Soil Conservation District and, in addition, shall meet all of the following standards:
A. Each soil erosion and sediment control plan shall contain the following data:
1. A soil map prepared by the Soil Conservation Service upon which the proposed development shall be superimposed. The soil boundaries shall also be shown on the plan at a scale of 1"-100' or less.
2. A location and description of existing natural and man-made features on and surrounding the site, including general topography.
3. Location and description of proposed changes to the site including proposed grading.
4. Temporary and permanent measures to be utilized to control, minimize and protect against soil erosion, sedimentation from a proposed land disturbance, taking into account the particular nature and characteristics of the land. The plan shall cover all stages and aspects of the proposed land disturbance and planned development from grading, stripping, excavation and other site preparation through and including both final grading and the installation of permanent improvements.
5. A schedule of the sequence of installation of planned erosion and sediment control measures as related to the progress of the project including starting and completion dates.
6. All proposed revisions of data required shall be submitted for approval.
7. A map showing existing and proposed contours, at two (2) foot intervals except where slopes are 3% or less and then one (1) foot intervals are required, of the land prior to disturbance and the proposed contours to be created.
B. Each soil erosion and sediment control plan shall conform to the following general design principles:
1. Control measures shall apply to all aspects of the proposed land disturbance and shall be in operation during all stages of the disturbance activity.
2. The smallest practical area of land shall be exposed at any time during development and when feasible, a natural vegetation shall be retained and protected.
3. Vegetative protection or mulching shall be used to protect critical erosion areas during development.
4. Temporary and permanent diversions and outlets shall be constructed or installed to accommodate the increased runoff caused by the changed soil and surface conditions during and after development.
5. Sediment basins, debris basins, desilting basins or silt traps shall be installed to trap and remove sediment from runoff waters, thereby keeping grading, stripping and excavation to a minimum.
6. Adequate provisions shall be made to minimize surface water from damaging slopes and embankments. Diversion structures consisting of temporary compacted earth embankments bales of straw, ditches, and furrows that can quickly be constructed to intercept surface water runoff before it reaches erodible areas.
7. Temporary cut and fill slopes shall not be steeper than 2:1 unless stabilized by a retaining wall or cribbing, except as approved by the Planning Board when handled under special conditions, and supported by technical specifications.
8. Adequate provisions shall be made to prevent surface water from damaging the cut face of excavation and the sloping surfaces of fill areas.
9. Cut and fill areas shall not endanger adjoining property.
10. Fill shall be placed and compacted so as to minimize sliding or erosion of the soil.
11. Fills shall not encroach on natural water courses or constructed channels.
12. Fills placed adjacent to natural water courses or constructed channels shall have suitable protection against erosion.
13. Grading will not be done in such a way to as to divert surface water onto the property of another landowner without the expressed consent of the Planning Board.
14. Permanent final plant cover - lawn, ground cover, etc., shall be installed as quickly as possible on any site. A minimum 6" layer of compacted topsoil shall be provided to establish the permanent cover.
15. Permanent improvements, such as roads, catch basins, curbs, etc. shall be installed or constructed whenever feasible to temporarily retain the increased runoff resulting from modifications to the land.
C. All necessary soil erosion and sediment control measures installed under this Section shall be adequately maintained after completion of the approved plan until such measures are approved by the Township Engineer. Prior to the acceptance of the work performed in accordance with the approved plan, provision shall be made by the applicant for a maintenance guarantee pursuant to Section 13-4.3.
D. Regular inspection of projects to determine execution in accordance with the approved plan shall be carried out by the Township Engineer. The Township Engineer shall determine at each inspection whether or not the provisions of the approved plan are being followed by the applicant. The Township Engineer shall request immediate compliance with the approved plan. The Township Engineer may issue a stop-construction order if the applicant fails to comply with the provisions of the approved plan within 5 working days. When a stop-construction order is issued, no further construction activity may take place until the applicant is in compliance with all provisions of the approved plan. The Building Inspector or Zoning Officer shall not issue a certificate of occupancy for a project unless there has been compliance with the provisions of an approved plan for permanent measures The Township Engineer shall provide the Building Inspector or Zoning Officer with a report of compliance upon completion of the project.
E. Certain words, terms and phrases which relate directly to soil erosion and sediment control shall have the following meanings:
1. Approved plan. A plan to control soil erosion and sedimentation which has been approved by the Planning Board.
2. Excavation or cut. Any act by which soil or rock is cut into, dug, quarried, uncovered, removed, displaced or relocated.
3. Erosion. Detachment and movement of soil or rock fragments by water, wind, ice and gravity.
4. Farm Conservation Plan. A plan which provides for use of land, within its capabilities and treatment, within its practical limits, according to the chosen use to prevent further deterioration of soil and water resources.
5. Land. Any ground soil or earth including marshes, swamps, drainageways and areas not permanently covered by water within the municipality.
6. Land Disturbance. Any activity involving the clearing, grading, transporting, filling and any other activity which causes land to be exposed to the danger of erosion.
7. Mulching. The application of plant residue or other suitable materials to the land surface to conserve moisture, hold soil in place and aid in establishing plant cover.
8. Sediment. Solid material, both mineral and organic that is in suspension, is being transported, or has been moved from its site of origin by air, water or gravity as a product of erosion.
9. Sediment Basin. A barrier or dam built at suitable locations to retain rock, sand, gravel, silt or other material.
10. Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. A plan, which fully indicates necessary land treatment measures, including a schedule of the timing for their installation, will effectively minimize soil erosion and sedimentation. Such measures shall be at least equivalent to the standards and specifications as adopted by the Morris County Soil Conservation District.
11. Soil. All unconsolidated mineral and organic material of any origin.
12. Soil Conservation District. A governmental subdivision of this State, which encompasses this municipality, organized in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 24, Title 4, N.J.R.S.
14. Stripping. Any activity which significantly disturbs vegetated or otherwise stabilized soil surfaces including clearing and grubbing operation.
15. Vegetative Protection. The stabilization of erosive or sediment producing areas of land by covering the soil with one or more of the following: (1) permanent seeding or permanent plantings producing long-term vegetative cover of land; (2) short-term seeding or short-term plantings producing temporary vegetative cover of land; (3) sodding, producing areas covered with a turf or perennial sod-forming grass.
16. Watercourse. Any natural or artificial stream, river, creek, ditch, channel, canal, conduit, culvert, drain, gull, ravine, wash, or other waterway in which water flows in a definite direction, either continuously or intermittently, within a definite channel and including any area adjacent thereto subject to flooding.
