§ 104-3. Permit application procedures for minor soil movements.  


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  • Anyone engaged in the movement of soil of 50 or more cubic yards, but no greater than 500 cubic yards, shall make application to the Construction Code Official for a permit prior to such movement.
    A. 
    Form of application. On forms prescribed and supplied by the Construction Code Official, the applicant shall set forth, in duplicate:
    (1) 
    The name and address of the applicant and the owner.
    (2) 
    The lot and block numbers.
    (3) 
    The reason for moving soil.
    (4) 
    The kind and estimated quantity in cubic yards of soil to be moved.
    (5) 
    A statement as to how the soil moving will affect all trees with a diameter of six inches or more.
    (6) 
    The proposed date of completion.
    B. 
    Signature. Said application shall bear the signature of the applicant and the endorsement of the owner or owners of said lands signifying approval of the application, consent to the applicant to perform the proposed work and the consent to the Borough of Montvale, in the event of failure of the applicant to do so, to cause the proposed work to be completed or otherwise terminated in keeping with the purposes and objectives of this ordinance.
    C. 
    Topographical map. In addition, the applicant shall submit a topographical map indicating the existing condition on the site and extending 50 feet outside the periphery, together with proposed grading and drainage.
    D. 
    Route of soil movement. In the event that the soil is being moved off the site or brought onto the site, the applicant should indicate where and what route he intends to utilize.
    E. 
    Filing fee. The application shall be submitted to the Construction Code Official with a filing fee to the order of the Borough of Montvale in the amount of $100.
    [Amended 2-8-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-1338]
Amended 7-8-1986 by Ord. No. 86-816; 5-12-1987 by Ord. No. 87-832