[Ord. #585, § 615A]
a.
All development plans shall include a grading plan
which provides for a minimum amount of soil to be removed from or
brought to the site.
b.
No topsoil shall be removed from any lot or lots unless
certified as excess (more than four inches) in writing by the Township
Engineer. All topsoil so removed shall be placed elsewhere within
the Township.
[Ord. #585, § 615B]
a.
All graded or stripped areas shall be stabilized by
four inches of topsoil and seeding or other landscaping. Exposed rock
may be left in its natural state if it can be demonstrated that the
rock face will remain stable.
b.
All areas shown on the development plan shall be graded
to ensure that surface water flow is away from buildings and pedestrian
walkways in accordance with the approved drainage plan.
c.
Surfaces shall be designed to reduce maintenance requirements
and allow the cutting of grass and cleaning of drainage swales and
ditches without special equipment.
d.
Wherever a change in final grade results in slopes
in excess of 2 to 1 (other than a stable rock face) or wherever it
is determined that slopes will not be stable or that erosion will
occur, retaining walls shall be used which shall be of a permanent,
maintenance-free design.
e.
Any grading or stripping shall be done so as to minimize
permanent damage to existing trees over four inches DBH that are not
designated to be removed by permit.
[Ord. #1357, 6-29-1999, added]
[Ord. #585, § 615C]
Prior to the issuance of a construction permit, detailed grading plans shall be provided for review by the Township Engineer. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued until the Township Engineer is satisfied that final grading has been completed in accordance with the detailed grading plans and Subsection 21-44.2 hereinabove.
