Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ Environmental Rules: Erosion Control (2026)

Section 225-96 of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Code makes erosion control a design requirement of the stormwater article. Stormwater management measures for major development must provide erosion control, groundwater recharge, runoff quantity control and runoff quality treatment. For minor development they must provide erosion control and runoff quantity control. In both cases the Township adopts as its minimum the standards established under the Soil and Sediment Control Act, N.J.S.A. 4:24-39 et seq., and the implementing rules at N.J.A.C. 2:90. For minor development, § 225-98C(1) adds that soil erosion and sediment control measures are installed in accordance with the Standards for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control in New Jersey. The preliminary subdivision plat checklist also calls for a soil erosion and sedimentation control plan approved by the Morris County Soil Conservation District.

Chapter 350, Soil Removal and Relocation, covers grading itself. Its legislative purpose lists soil erosion by water and wind, inadequate surface water drainage and increased flooding among the harms of uncontrolled soil moving. No one can move five cubic yards of soil or fill on a lot until a soil moving permit is issued. A minor permit covers more than five but less than 100 cubic yards in any 12 consecutive months and is filed with the Township Engineer. The Engineer reclassifies a minor application as major if it presents drainage or erosion problems.

Fees are $20 for a minor application and $400 for a major one, plus $0.15 per cubic yard and engineering and inspection charges of $45 per hour. Permit holders must prevent dust in compliance with the soil erosion and sediment control plan. Work is barred from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., on Sundays and legal holidays, and on Saturday after 12:00 noon. Major permits need a performance guaranty of not less than $0.10 nor more than $0.50 per cubic yard, never below $2,000, and it can cover erosion control. Lands under an approved farm plan and foundation or driveway excavation for one single-family house are exempt under § 350-14.