Soil erosion and sedimentation shall be minimized to prevent the loss of valuable topsoil and negative effects on streams in the Borough. The following standards and exceptions shall apply to all development, earth disturbances and uses:
A. Erosion and sedimentation control measures shall be provided in accordance with the regulations and standards specified in Chapter 26, Part 1, and in conformance with PaDEP regulations for erosion and sedimentation control, 25 Pa.Code, Chapter 102.
B. In addition to the requirements of the preceding paragraph, any subdivision, land development or use that causes earth disturbances described below shall also require erosion and sedimentation control measures to conform to acceptable engineering standards and process:
(1) Excavation, fill or any combination thereof that exceeds 500 cubic yards.
(2) Fill will exceed 3 feet in depth at its deepest point as measured from the natural ground surface.
(3) Excavation will exceed four feet in vertical depth at its deepest point measured from the natural ground surface.
(4) Plant or tree cover to be removed from any area exceeding 2,000 square feet on any parcel of land.
(5) Where any land located in a stream channel or body of water is disturbed.
(6) Excavation, fill or any combination thereof that exceeds an area of 2,000 square feet.
C. Exemptions. Farming and agricultural uses shall be exempt from the erosion and sedimentation control requirements of this Section.
D. An erosion and sedimentation control plan shall accompany the application for a zoning permit. A letter of approval from the Borough Engineer is required prior to the issuance of a zoning permit.
(Ord. 462, 8/14/1995; as added by Ord. 564, 8/8/2005)