Princeton City Zoning Code
ARTICLE 1373
Excavations
1373.01 TOPSOIL REMOVAL; MINING.
Any excavations for the removal of topsoil or other earth products must be adequately drained to prevent the formation of pools of water. Such excavations shall be graded to avoid the creation of open pits, holes, or depressions which are below the elevation of adjacent roadways. (12-17-79)
1373.02 OPEN EXCAVATIONS.
Unless specifically permitted by the Board of Zoning Appeals, open excavations shall not be maintained, except those excavations made for the erection of a building or structure for which a permit has been issued.
(12-17-79)
1373.03 DUMPING.
The dumping of earth, gravel, rock or other materials not subject to decay, noxious or offensive odors may be permitted in any zone or any vacant land, provided that the existing grade shall not be raised more than three feet above the nearest road, that hazardous or nuisance conditions are not created, and that an unsightly appearance or unstable slopes are not created. (12-17-79)
1373.04 PERMIT REQUIRED.
Excavations may be carried out only by permit to be issued only when such excavations are shown not to be detrimental to the neighborhood or in conflict with the objectives of Municipal Ordinances. Excavations may not be permitted to remain as a scar to the land, but must be contoured and seeded to restore the original contour with surrounding land.
(12-17-79)