The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation
and implementation of this bylaw:
ALTER
Any activity which will measurably change the ability of
a ground surface area to absorb water or will change existing surface
patterns.
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE (BMP)
Structural, nonstructural and managerial techniques that
are recognized to be the most effective and practical means to prevent
and/or reduce increases in stormwater volumes and flows, reduce point
source and nonpoint source pollution, and promote stormwater quality
and protection of the environment.
MASSACHUSETTS STORMWATER MANAGEMENT POLICY
The policy issued by the Department of Environmental Protection,
as amended, that coordinates the requirements prescribed by state
regulations promulgated under the authority of the Massachusetts Wetlands
Protection Act, and the Massachusetts Clean Waters Act. The policy addresses stormwater impacts through implementation
of performance standards to reduce or prevent pollutants from reaching
water bodies and control the quantity of runoff from a site.
NEW DEVELOPMENT
Any construction or land disturbance of a parcel of land
that is currently in a natural vegetated state and does not contain
alteration by man-made activities.
NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION
Pollution from any diffuse sources caused by rainfall or
snowmelt moving over and through the ground. As the runoff moves,
it picks up and carries away natural and human-made pollutants, finally
depositing them into water resource areas.
PERSON
An individual, partnership, association, firm, company, trust,
corporation, agency, authority, department or political subdivision
of the commonwealth or the federal government, to the extent permitted
by law, and any officer, employee, or agent of such person.
POST-DEVELOPMENT
The conditions that reasonably may be expected or anticipated
to exist after completion of the land development activity on a specific
site or tract of land. "Post-development" refers to the phase of a
new development or redevelopment project after completion, and does
not refer to the construction phase of a project.
PREDEVELOPMENT
The conditions that exist at the time that plans for the
land development of a tract of land are submitted to the Planning
Board. Where phased development or plan approval occurs, the existing
conditions at the time prior to the first plan submission shall establish
predevelopment conditions.
RECHARGE
The replenishment of underground water resources.
REDEVELOPMENT
Any construction, alteration, or improvement project that
disturbs the ground surface or increases the impervious area on a
previously developed site.
STORMWATER AUTHORITY
The Millville Planning Board or its authorized agent(s),
which is responsible for coordinating the review, approval and permit
process as defined in this bylaw. Other boards and/or commissions
of the Town may participate in the process as defined in the Stormwater
Regulations adopted by the Planning Board.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT (SMP)
A permit issued by the Planning Board, after review of an
application, plans, and other supporting documents which are designed
to protect the environment of the Town of Millville.
This bylaw is adopted under authority granted by the Home Rule
Amendment of the Massachusetts Constitution, the Home Rule statutes,
and pursuant to the regulations of the federal Clean Water Act found
at 40 CFR 122.34, and as authorized by the residents of the Town of
Millville at Town Meeting.
Permit procedures and requirements shall be defined and included
as part of any rules and regulations promulgated by the Planning Board
as permitted under this bylaw.
The invalidity of any section, provision, paragraph, sentence,
or clause of this bylaw shall not invalidate any section, provision,
paragraph, sentence, or clause thereof, nor shall it invalidate any
permit or determination that previously has been issued.