"Certification" means a signed, written approval by the Commission, that a soil erosion and sediment control plan complies with the applicable requirements of these Regulations.

"Commission" means the Borough Zoning Commission.

"Conservation Director" means the Conservation Official of the Borough of Newtown.

"County Soil and Water Conservation District" means the Fairfield County Soil and Water Conservation District established under Subsection 2 of Section 22a-315 of the General Statutes.

"Development" means any construction or grading activities to improved or unimproved real estate.

"Disturbed area" means any area where the ground cover is destroyed or removed leaving the land subject to accelerated erosion.

"Erosion" means the detachment and movement of soil or rock fragments by water, wind, ice, gravity machinery or manmade activity, etc.

"Grading" means any excavating, grubbing, filling (including hydraulic fill) or stockpiling of earth materials or any combination thereof, including the land in its excavated or filled condition.

"Inspection" means the periodic review of sediment and erosion control measures shown on the certified plan.

"Sediment" means solid material, either mineral or organic, that is in suspension, is transported, or has moved from its site of origin by erosion.

"Soil" means any unconsolidated mineral or organic material of any origin.

"Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan" means a scheme that minimizes soil erosion and sedimentation resulting from development and including, but not limited to, a map and narrative.