2678-22 Ordinance - Steep Slope - Redlined.pdf

4 chapter. All construction permit applications that include grading or clearing of any lot, other than those within the scope of the exceptions set forth herein, shall be reviewed under these requirements by the Township Engineer and the Township Planner. § 25-28.6 Initial Procedure. a. Applicants for site plan approval or subdivision approval shall submit to the Department of Planning and Development all information and documents required by this section. b. The Township Planner shall process all exhibits submitted under this section in the same manner as applications for subdivision approval and/or site plan approval. § 25-28.7 Information Required. a. For all sketch plats, sketch site plans, subdivisions and site plans, the following exhibits shall be submitted: 1. A c o l o r e d topographic map, prepared, signed and sealed by a New Jersey licensed engineer and surveyor showing existing contours at two foot intervals. 2. Areas clearly noted in different colors on the topographic map showing the following slopes as measured between two-foot contour lines designated as areas one through five: Area 1. 0% to 10%; Area 2. 10% to 14.99%; Area 3. 15% to 19.99%; Area 4. 20% to 24.99%, and Area 5. 25% percent or more. 3. Calculations, in square footage and acres, of amount of area in the various slope categories listed above. 4. On the colored topographical map, superimpose all existing trees as defined under the tree ordinance and mark tree to be removed. 5. On the colored topographical map, superimpose the location of the State open waters, wetlands, wetland transition areas, flood hazard areas, floodways, and riparian zones. 6. A separate map shall be prepared showing proposed improvements overlain on the preceding color topographic map. b. Where development is proposed on slopes greater than 10% as part of preliminary subdivision approval, or preliminary site plan approval, the following additional exhibits, prepared, signed and sealed by a New Jersey licensed engineer shall be submitted. 1. Identification of soil types on the property, with specific reference to highly erodible soils as identified by the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service or other recognized authority; 2. Erodibility potential of exposed soils; 3. Length, steepness and surface roughness of exposed slopes;