Florence Township City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XLV
Residential Grading Plans
§ 91-312 Findings.
It is hereby determined to be necessary to establish regulations requiring approval of grading plans for single-lot residential development in order to limit stormwater runoff onto adjacent properties. While multiple lot developments require land use approvals and the submission of grading plans, it is equally important to require grading plans for single-lot development.
§ 91-313 Submission of single-lot development grading plans.
Whenever a single lot is being developed with a new or replacement residential structure, it shall be a condition for the issuance of any permits or certificate of occupancy that the owner of the property shall have obtained approval for a grading plan and that the approved plan is followed and maintained.
§ 91-314 Submission of proposed grading plan.
The proposed grading plan shall be submitted to the Construction Code Office at the time that the first application for any permit is submitted. The proposed grading plan shall be forwarded to the Township Engineer for review and approval before any permits are issued.
§ 91-315 Approval of grading plan.
Upon approval by the Township Engineer, the approval shall be noted on the plan and a copy of the approved plan shall be retained in the file of the Construction Code Office.
§ 91-316 Enforcement and obligations of property owner.
A.
It shall be the obligation of the property owner to perform the grading in accordance with the approved grading plan and to thereafter maintain the grading in accordance with the approved grading plan.
B.
Prior to the issuance of any certificate of occupancy, the grading shall be inspected by the Township Engineer to verify compliance with the approved grading plan. The Township Engineer shall provide a written notice to the Construction Code Official that the construction has been completed in compliance with the approved grading plan.
C.
The property owner shall be responsible for the payment of all reasonable engineering fees in connection with the review of the grading plan and the inspections of the on-site grading. Payments shall be received by the Township from the property owner before the certificate of occupancy is issued.
D.
In the event that the grading is changed without obtaining approval for a revised grading plan, the property owner shall be responsible for the restoration of the grading in accord with the approved grading plan and for all engineering fees related to the restoration and inspection.