[Adopted 7-11-2005 by Ord. No. 17-2005]
For the purpose of this article, the following
terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings
stated herein unless the use in the text of this article clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words
used in the present tense include the future; words used in the plural
number include the singular number; and words used in the singular
number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory. The definitions herein are the same as or
are based on the corresponding definitions in the New Jersey Pollution
Discharge Elimination System (NJDPES) rules at N.J.A.C. 7:14a-1.2.
Includes an individual, firm, corporation, company, association,
society, partnership and their agents or employees or political subdivision
of this state subject to municipal jurisdiction.
[Amended 4-2-2012 by Ord. No. 5-2012]
An opening in a storm drain used to collect stormwater runoff
and includes, but is not limited to, a grate inlet, curb-opening inlet,
slotted inlet, and combination inlet.
[Added 4-2-2012 by Ord. No. 5-2012]
Water resulting from precipitation (including rain and snow).
Stormwater that runs off a dwelling roof, an accessory structure
roof and any impervious surfaces at grade with the exception of driveways.
The ocean and its estuaries, all springs, streams and bodies
of surface water or groundwater, whether natural or artificial, within
the boundaries of the State of New Jersey or subject to its jurisdiction.
[Added 4-2-2012 by Ord. No. 5-2012]
Stormwater runoff resulting from new construction
shall be transported to dry wells for recharge of groundwater resources.
Building runoff shall be collected in gutters and piped to the dry
well. Runoff from pool decks, patios and courts or other impervious
surfaces shall be collected in stone trenches or yard drain inlet
structures and piped to the dry well; provided, however, that residential
additions, accessory structures or impervious surface of less than
600 square feet and all driveways shall be exempt herefrom.
A.
Dry wells shall have the capacity to temporarily store
a volume of water equal to 2 1/2 inches of runoff from the roof
or impervious surfaces. Approximately one one-thousand-gallon dry
well shall be required for each 600 square feet of roof area or impervious
surface. (Alternatively, the capacity of the dry wells may be determined
by routing calculations of a two-year twenty-four-hour storm through
the dry well system, taking into account soil infiltration and permeability,
water table depth and dry well capacity.)
B.
Dry wells shall be constructed of precast concrete
seepage pits surrounded by a minimum of six inches of 3/4 inches clean
crushed stone. The seepage pit shall be placed on a bed of gravel
not less than four inches deep at the bottom of the excavation.
C.
All applications shall include calculations and details to show compliance with Subsection B above. The dry well installation, including pipe system, shall be inspected by the Township prior to backfilling the trenches and dry wells. An as-built plan of the dry well system shall be submitted to the Township prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
This article shall be enforced by the Township
Engineer and such other municipal personnel as the Engineer shall
designate.
Any person who is found to be in violation of
the provisions of this article shall be subject to a fine of not less
than $100 and not to exceed $1,250 or imprisonment for not more than
90 days, or both. A separate offense shall be deemed to be committed
on each day on which a violation occurs or is continued.
