§ 123-45. Erosion and sediment control.

A. 

Where any excavation or grading is proposed or where any existing trees, shrubs or other vegetative cover will be removed, the developer shall consult the Montgomery County Conservation District representative concerning plans for erosion and sediment control and the geologic conditions of the site in order to determine the type and magnitude of development that the site may safely accommodate. Before undertaking any excavation or grading, the developer shall conform to all pertinent laws, regulations and ordinances of the state and Lower Providence Township.

B. 

No subdivision or land development plan shall be approved unless:

(1) 

There has been a plan approved by the Board of Supervisors that provides for minimizing erosion and sedimentation consistent with this section and an improvement bond or other acceptable securities are deposited with the Township in the form of an escrow guaranty which will insure installation and completion of the required improvements; or

(2) 

There has been a determination by the Board of Supervisors that a plan for minimizing erosion and sedimentation is not necessary.

C. 

The Board of Supervisors, in its consideration of any preliminary plan of subdivision and land development, shall condition its approval upon the execution of measures designed prevent accelerated soil erosion and resulting sedimentation, as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. All applicable regulations and permit requirements of said Department, as stipulated in its Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Manual, shall be followed by all parties engaged in earthmoving activities. The manual is available at the office of the Montgomery County Conservation District, Norristown, Pennsylvania. The Township Engineer shall assure compliance with the appropriate specifications and requirements.

D. 

Any measures proposed to minimize erosion and sedimentation shall be designed, constructed, installed and/or maintained in conformance with the requirements of the Township's Stormwater and Erosion Control Ordinance and those of the Department of Environmental Protection, whichever are more stringent.

Editor's Note: See Part 3, Stormwater and Erosion Control, of this chapter.

Editor's Note: See Part 3, Stormwater and Erosion Control, of this chapter.