In considering and reviewing the application
and in arriving at a decision, the Town Engineer shall be guided by
and take into consideration the public health, safety and general
welfare. Particular consideration shall be given to the following
factors:
A. Soil erosion by water and wind.
D. Lateral support slope and grades of abutting streets
and lands.
F. Such other factors as may bear upon or relate to the
coordinated, adjusted and harmonious physical development of the Town
of Boonton.
Prior to the review of any application for a
permit or within 30 days of the denial of a permit, upon written request
for a hearing made by the applicant to the governing body, an opportunity
to be heard shall be granted within 30 days thereafter.
The following principles shall apply to the
plan:
A. The stripping of vegetation, grading or other soil
disturbance shall be done in a manner which will minimize soil erosion.
B. Whenever feasible, natural vegetation shall be retained
and protected.
C. Drainage provisions shall accommodate increased runoff,
resulting from modified soil and surface conditions, during and after
development or disturbance.
D. Water runoff shall be minimized and retained on site
wherever possible to facilitate groundwater recharge.
E. Land disturbance shall be done in a manner that shall
not cause a change in slope which would result in said slope exceeding
10%.
If a permit is issued, the permittee shall conduct
the soil filling or grading subject to the following terms and conditions:
A. The area shall be properly leveled off.
B. Only clean fill may be used. The fill shall not contain
any materials which are considered to be toxic, harmful, dangerous
or hazardous.
C. Grading shall conform to the contour lines and grades
as approved by the Town Engineer.
D. Streets used shall be kept free from dirt resulting
from such work.
E. All of the work described in this chapter shall be
performed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on any working
day.
F. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent erosion
or the depositing of soil or surface runoff upon surrounding lands.
G. Burying of boulders shall be permitted only with the
prior written consent of the Town Engineer and under the direction
of the Town Engineer.
H. Any other expressed conditions or terms deemed necessary
by the Town Engineer to achieve the purpose and objectives of this
chapter.