Tenafly City Zoning Code
§ 35-816.3
Performance Standards.
[Ord. No. 10-24 § 32]
The Borough Engineer, when reviewing an application to disturb slopes from 15% to 25% in accordance with paragraph b of subsection 35-816.2 hereinabove, or the Planning Board or the Zoning Board of Adjustment, as the case may be, when reviewing an application for variance relief from the requirements of this section pursuant to subsection 35-816.2c hereinabove, shall be guided by, but not limited to, the following performance standards:
a.
The applicant shall demonstrate that the disturbance of the "steep sloped area" is necessary for the proposed development of the subject tractor lot, and that such development is otherwise in accordance with the applicable ordinance provisions of the Borough of Tenafly;
b.
The applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed development has utilized the "non-critical areas" of the tract to the extent reasonably practicable and that an attempt has been made to minimize the disturbance of the "steep sloped areas" by limiting development to either isolated area(s) of steep slopes and/or to those slopes with relatively less of a steep grade;
c.
The applicant shall demonstrate that appropriate revegetation and landscaping of the disturbed "steep sloped areas" has been provided to adequately stabilize the slopes and enhance the attractiveness of the site, all in accordance with accepted soil conservation and stormwater management techniques as promulgated by the Bergen County Soil Conservation District and the Borough Engineer;
d.
The applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed disturbance of the "steep sloped area" minimizes the impairment of the visual quality of the site and protects the higher elevations along hillsides, ridges and mountain tops which create visual amenities;
e.
The applicant shall demonstrate that the environmental impacts resulting from the proposed development will be satisfactorily controlled in a manner acceptable to the Borough Engineer, so that soil erosion, excess stormwater runoff, degradation of water quality, concentration of stormwater and water flow, and flooding do not occur; and
f.
The applicant also shall demonstrate that:
1.
Endangered or threatened plants and wildlife will not be harmed;
2.
The geologic disturbance, including blasting, cutting or excavating, resulting from the development of any "steep sloped area" will be satisfactorily mitigated; and
3.
The cost of providing and maintaining public facilities and services to those areas where "critical steep sloped areas" may be disturbed will not be substantially increased as a result of such disturbance.