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Steep Slope and Subsurface Conditions
1. Steep slope and subsurface conditions.
A. An application for approval of an addition to or new construction of any principal use, other than a one-unit or two-unit dwelling, shall contain adequate information regarding natural and finished slopes on the site to show compliance with these regulations.
B. All applications for grading, filling or construction on slopes in excess of 25% shall be accompanied by a geotechnical report and a certification by a registered soils engineer regarding the feasibility of the proposed grading, the stability of the finished slopes, measures to mitigate landslides, soil erosion, sedimentation and stormwater runoff and potential impacts on adjacent properties. The consultant selected to prepare the geotechnical report shall have credentials acceptable to the Borough, and the cost of preparation of the report shall be borne by the applicant.
C. When required by the Borough Engineer, based on evidence from readily available sources that there may be development limitations associated with undermining, strip mining, landslide-prone soils or other geologic hazards on the site, a geologic report by a qualified registered professional soils engineer regarding soils and subsurface conditions and the probable measures needed to be considered in the design of the development, site grading, location of structures and design of foundations, if any, shall be submitted with the application. The consultant selected to prepare the geotechnical report shall have credentials acceptable to the Borough, and the cost of preparation of the report shall be borne by the applicant.

See § 210-405: Steep slope and subsurface conditions for more detailed information.
See Building and Zoning Department for more detailed information on permits and applications.