Montgomery Township
Engineering Department
100 Community Drive
Skillman, NJ 08558
(908) 359-8211
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Company Name
Email
Contact Person Name
Block
City, State, ZIP
Property Owner Information (for location of work site)
Emergency Phone #
Click here if Contractor Onsite Supervisor is the same as the Applicant
Email
Company Name
Contractor License Number
Address
Click here if Owner is the Applicant
City, State, ZIP
Lot
Address
Email
City, State, ZIP
Phone #
Name
Address
Name
Applicant
Phone #
Phone #
Contractor Onsite Supervisor
Tree Removal / clearing of land
Soil Disturbance Details
Regrading and/or Filling
Land disturbances associated with a new or existing single-family dwelling on an existing lot where the average slope of the area to be disturbed is <10%
≥1,500 SF – ≤5,000 SF
Please Check all that Apply
Agricultural use of lands (including sod production) when operated in accordance with a farm conservation plan approved by the SUCSD
Gardening on property for owners’ consumption
Utility Line
Other
Storing or Transporting soil
>5,000 SF (requires Somerset Union Soil Conservation District [SUSCD] certification or non-applicability determination; if SUSCD deems project non-applicable for their review, Township takes jurisdiction)
Drainage
Work associated with Construction and/or Zoning permit
Purpose for Soil Disturbance or Hauling
Clearing trees for sale or use as timber or firewood
The area to be disturbed is >25 feet of any stream, flood hazard area, standing body of water, swamp, property line, municipal boundary line, public street, and/or public right-of-way.
Soil testing for new septic system construction
≥0 SF – ≤1,499 SF
Clearing woodland land to return it to agricultural cultivation
Soil testing for septic system alteration or expansion
Exemption or Non-Applicability determination received from SUSCD
Soil testing for septic system alteration (repair of malfunctioning system)
Description (must include estimated start date)
Check all that apply, SF = square feet of disturbance.
Property Type
Transferring Soil From
Address
No hauling, soil being retained onsite
Lot
Lot
Property Type
Importing soil to Montgomery Township from outside location
Soil Hauling Details
Soil Hauling More Details
Trucking Company Name
Block
Block
Quantity of Soil Import (CY)
Check all that apply (*Note: separate applications required for each property)
Gross Vehicle Weight of Trucks (Tons)
Board Case Number
Municipality
Soil Hauling Transfer Details
Municipality
Transferring Soil To
Address
Exporting soil from Montgomery Township to outside location
Quantity of Soil Export (CY)
Transferring soil between properties within Montgomery Township
Trucking Company Phone
Attachments
  • Requirements for Submitting this Permit Application

    NOTE: THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT WITH THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS. THE APPLICATION WILL BE DEEMED INCOMPLETE IF ALL OF THESE ITEMS ARE NOT PROVIDED.
  1. Existing conditions survey.
  2. Plot plan prepared by a licensed professional pursuant to applicable statutes showing (at a minimum) limits of disturbance, existing and proposed grading contours (see 16-5.2z), cut/fill estimate, soil erosion and sediment control measures plus construction details conforming to the Standards for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control in New Jersey as amended (unless exempt under 14-1.11), sequence of soil erosion measure installation and construction, critical areas pursuant to 16-6.4 when applicable or a statement that critical areas do not exist, construction access location, and any other information required by the Township Engineer or their representative deemed necessary to determine there will be no detrimental impacts to surrounding properties or rights-of-way.
  3. When importing or transferring soil – Provide a Professional Engineer or Certified Laboratory certification stating that the soil is CLEAN and it does not contain contaminants exceeding the current New Jersey Residential or Non-Residential (as applicable) Direct Contact Soil Remediation Standards pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:26D; and/or
  4. When exporting soil – Provide a letter from the municipal engineer where the soil is being delivered advising whether the material may be received within their municipality, OR provide a letter from a NJDEP licensed Class B recycling facility stating that the material will be accepted. Neither case precludes applicant from testing soil if required by the municipal engineer or recycling facility.
  5. Provide a clearly designated truck route to and from the site. Online navigation maps are acceptable. Trucking routes shall avoid weight restricted roads or bridges.

Type Full Name :
Sign With Hand
Certification
Applicant Signature *
I certify that the forgoing statements and the materials submitted are accurate and true. I further certify that I am the Individual Applicant or that I am an Officer of the Corporate Applicant and that I am authorized to sign the Application for the Corporation or that I am a General Partner of the Partnership Applicant. I acknowledge that the application fee submitted with the Application is non-refundable.
  • Conditions:
    1. $100.00 fee shall apply unless Township Engineer deems disturbance exempt or subject to SUSCD approval. Fee will be assessed after review. Please do not remit fee with application.
    2. Construction work shall adhere to the hours and days listed in Township Code section 3-3.3k.
    3. Access to property shall be through existing driveway unless another construction access is approved by the Township Engineer or their representative.
    4. Applicant should consider taking photos of truck routes and/or site access points. Damage to public property shall be repaired immediately by the applicant or their contractors to the satisfaction of the Township Engineer unless the applicant is able to prove the damage was not caused by their activities.
    5. The hauler is responsible for all materials tracked or deposited on any roads along the hauling route within Montgomery Township. Roads shall be cleaned up immediately.
    6. Vehicle wash stations may be required by the Township Engineer, if necessary.
    7. Applicant shall contact the Engineering Department at (908) 359-8211 ext. 2295, a minimum of 48 hours prior to commencing work, to schedule an inspection.
    8. New Jersey Law requires anyone digging to schedule a valid utility mark out call at least three full business days (excluding weekends and holidays) prior to beginning work. This includes excavators as well as property and homeowners’ contractors. Contact New Jersey One Call at 811 or (800) 272-1000 any time, day or night. Additional information can be found at nj1-call.org.
    9. The applicant or contractor shall contact the Township Engineering Department at least ten (10) business days before starting work to determine if a pre-construction meeting is needed.