The following definitions shall apply in the
interpretation and enforcement of this chapter, unless otherwise specifically
stated:
Any individual, corporation or entity who is required under Chapter 240, Zoning, to obtain a site plan or subdivision approval.
A signed, written statement by the Zoning Administrator that
specific constructions, inspections or tests, where required, have
been performed and that such comply with the applicable requirements
of this chapter or regulations adopted.
A barrier or dam built across a waterway or at other suitable
locations to retain rock, sand, gravel or silt or other material.
The Official Master Plan of the Town of Wappinger which is
used as a guide for the appropriate development of the town.
[Amended 3-18-1985]
A channel with or without a supporting ridge on the lower
side constructed across or at the bottom of a slope.
A man-made deposit of soil, rock or other materials.
The wearing away of the land surface by the action of wind,
water or gravity.
Portion of land surface or area from which earth has been
removed or will be removed by excavation; the depth below original
ground surface to excavated surface.
The vertical location of the existing ground surface prior
to cutting or filling.
The payment required from the permittee for inspections required
under the provisions of this chapter.
The payment required from an applicant for the issuance of
a permit under the provisions of this chapter.
The final grade or elevation of the ground surface conforming
to the proposed design.
Any stripping of soil, cutting of earth forms, filling, stockpiling
or any combination thereof, and shall include the land in its cut
or filled condition.
[Amended 3-18-1985]
A permit issued to authorize work to be performed under this
chapter.
A natural or constructed waterway, usually broad and shallow,
covered with erosion-resistant grasses, used to conduct surface water
from a field, diversion or other site feature.
The application of plant or other suitable materials on the
soil surface to conserve moisture, hold soil in place and aid in establishing
plant cover.
The ground surface in its original state before any grading,
excavation or filling.
That area which would be inundated by storm runoff or floodwater
equivalent to that which would occur with a rainfall or flood of one-hundred-year
recurrence frequency.
Any person to whom a permit is issued in accordance with
this chapter.
An engineer duly registered or otherwise authorized by the
State of New York to practice in the field of civil engineering.
Any grading performed with the approval of and in accordance
with criteria established by the Zoning Administrator.
Solid material, both mineral and organic, that is in suspension,
is being transported or has been moved from its site or origin by
air, water or gravity as a product of erosion.
See "debris basin."
The reservoir space allotted to the accumulation of submerged
sediment during the life of the structure.
Any plot or parcel of land or combination of contiguous lots
or parcels of land where grading is performed or permitted.
Degree of deviation of surface from the horizontal usually
expressed in percent or degree.
All unconsolidated mineral and organic material of whatever
origin that overlies bedrock which can be readily excavated.
A professional engineer who is qualified by education and
experience to practice applied soil mechanics and foundation engineering.
The manual entitled "Erosion and Sediment Control Standards
and Specifications," published by the Town of Wappinger Conservation
Advisory Council, printed January 1981, which is a compilation of
best design practices for construction related activities intended
to minimize impact upon water quality from soil erosion and sedimentation
and which may, from time to time, be updated and/or revised on an
annual basis, no later, however, than March 1 of each year.
[Amended 3-18-1985]
Any activity which removes or significantly disturbs the
vegetative surface cover, including clearing and grubbing operations.
Fills constructed predominantly of rock materials for the
purpose of supporting structures.
Stabilizations of erosive or sediment producing areas.
Stabilization of erosive or sediment producing areas by covering
the soil with:
Any natural or artificial watercourse, stream, river, creek,
ditch, channel, canal, conduit, culvert, drain, waterway, gully, ravine
or wash in which water flows in a definite direction or course, either
continuously or intermittently, and which has a definite channel,
bed and banks and shall include any area adjacent thereto subject
to inundation by reason of overflow or floodwater.
