The purpose of this section is to regulate the construction of buildings, roads, and other impervious surfaces, the removal of vegetative cover, the disturbance of soil, and the intensity of use in areas with slopes 15% or greater

All site plan and subdivision applications shall be accompanied by a steep slope analysis that illustrates three slope categories: 0% to less than 15%; 15% to less than 25%; and 25% or greater.

In areas with slopes of 15% to less than 25%, no more than 10% of such areas shall be developed and/or regraded or stripped of vegetation or trees. However, disturbance related to utility installation or driveway construction is exempt from this calculation.

In areas with slopes of 25% or more, no development, regrading, or stripping of vegetation or trees shall be permitted.

Where construction of a residence, building or other improvement is proposed on slopes greater than 15%, a grading plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Borough that indicates the proposed driveway plan and profile, location of the building(s), and any site grading necessary for the property. Said plan shall provide for the proper protection and stabilization of all disturbed areas.

All current development, construction, structure or other building and any approved development, construction, structure or other building as of March 31, 2023 are not subject to any of the standards and requirements outlined above. All future development, construction, new structure or building are required to strictly abide by these standards and requirements.