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The property owner receiving the soil/fill material is responsible for obtaining the permit.
Each permit issued under the terms of this chapter shall be valid only for the location(s) and soil/fill material described therein and shall be valid for the duration of the project specified in the permit application.
The procedure to apply for a Soil/Fill Importation Permit shall be as follows:
All applications for a Soil/Fill Importation Permit shall be filed with Township Engineer who shall administer the applications and permits. The Township Engineer shall determine the completeness of the application. Failure to submit a complete application shall not extend the deadline for submission of an application required by this Chapter.
A fee, in the amount of $500.00 shall be remitted at the time the application is submitted. In addition, the applicant shall post with the Township Clerk an initial escrow of $2,500.00 to cover any engineering, legal or other costs generated by an application and filed with the Clerk at the time the application is submitted. The applicant shall maintain a minimum escrow balance of $1,500.00 at all times thereafter. The application shall, at a minimum, include the following information and accompanied by a map or maps which indicate the following:
Certification of taxes that are paid and current with respect to the property.
Boundary lines of the entire tract of land within which the proposed soil or earth importation will take place.
The limits and boundaries of the proposed work area, showing the location of markers or monuments set on or in the ground to define said limits.
The lot and block numbers of the subject parcel and all adjoining land as shown on the Official Tax Map and identification of the owners thereof.
The existing grades and proposed contour lines and finished grades for the entire proposed work area, contour lines should normally be at one-foot intervals.
The location of all existing and proposed streets and rights of way including those included within 500 feet of the property line of the property in question.
The location of all points of ingress and egress to the tract of land.
The location of all streams, wetlands, significant vegetation, forest association, wildlife habitats.
Map indicating truck route to and from the site.
A soil/fill reclamation plan which includes the following:
The method of stock piling topsoil.
Proposed grading and final elevations.