Union Township City Zoning Code
§ 30-25.2
Administration.
[Ord. No. 85-9, § 2501]
a.
Applicability. A soil erosion and sediment control plan shall be reviewed and certified by the Township Engineer and approved by the Planning Board for any project causing a soil disturbance of more than 5,000 square feet in the surface area of land for the accommodation of construction for which the Standard Building Code of New Jersey would require a building permit. Such approval shall be granted prior to sketch plan approval for minor subdivisions, prior to preliminary plat approval for a major subdivision, or prior to site plan approval, by the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment, or prior to the issuance of a building permit by the Township Construction Official. Any project causing a soil disturbance, regardless of the area disturbed, whether or not a building permit is required, may be reviewed by the Township Engineer for the applicability of this section, if there exists a potential danger of soil erosion and sedimentation caused by the project.
b.
Exemptions. The following activities are specifically exempt from this section except as noted in the subsections above.
1.
Land disturbance associated with the construction of a single-family dwelling unit unless such unit is a part of a proposed subdivisions, site plan, zoning variance, or building permit application involving two or more such single family dwelling units.
2.
Land disturbance of 5,000 square feet or less of the surface area of land for the accommodation of construction for which the Standard Building Code of the State of New Jersey would require a building permit.
3.
Use of land for gardening primarily for home consumption.
4.
Percolation tests and/or soil borings.
c.
Review and Approval. Erosion and sediment control plans shall be reviewed and certified by the Township Engineer and approved by the Planning Board when in conformance with the Standards for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control in New Jersey as promulgated by the State Soil Conservation Committee.
The applicant shall be provided with written notice that:
1.
The plan was approved; or
2.
The plan was approved subject to the attached conditions; or,
3.
The plan was denied approval with the reasons for denial stated therein.
The Planning Board shall either approve or disapprove the soil erosion and sediment control plan within a period of 30 days unless, by mutual agreement in writing between the applicant and the municipality this period is extended for an additional 30 days. Failure of the Township to make a decision within such period or such extension thereof shall constitute certification.
A copy of such decision including name of applicant, site location by street address, block and lot number, and proposed land use shall be sent to the Hunterdon County Soil Conservation District. The municipality shall also make available such other information as may be required by the district.
d.
Revisions. Minor revisions to a soil erosion and sediment control plan may be approved by the Township Engineer who shall notify the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and Construction Official of the nature and reason for the change. Major revisions shall be resubmitted to the original approving agency.
e.
Data Required. The applicant shall submit a soil erosion and sediment control plan prepared by a professional engineer licensed in the State of New Jersey, except in instances where the preparation of a plan does not include or require the practice of engineering as defined in the N.J.S.A. Title 45:8 and shall contain:
1.
Location and description of existing natural and man-made features on and surrounding the site including general topography and soil characteristics and a copy of the soil conservation district soil survey.
2.
Location and description of proposed changes to the site including contours and spot elevation showing existing and post construction conditions.
3.
Measures for soil erosion and sediment control.
4.
A schedule for the sequence of installation of planned erosion and sediment control measures as related to the progress of the project including anticipated starting and completion dates.
5.
All proposed revisions of data required shall be submitted for approval.
6.
Descriptions of means for maintenance of erosion and sediment control measures and facilities during and after construction.