A. In the event that any person shall intend to make changes in the contour of any land or engage in earthmoving activity, whether for subdivision, land development or any purpose, such person, who is required to obtain a permit, shall obtain such a permit from the Department of Environmental Protection in accordance with the requirements of the "Rules and Regulations," Chapter 102, Erosion and Sediment Control, authorized under P.L. 1987, June 22, 1937.
B. Furthermore, under the requirements noted above, Swatara Township shall notify the Department immediately upon receipt of an application for a building permit involving earthmoving activity which affects five acres or more of land.
C. The Township shall not issue a building permit to those engaged in earthmoving activities requiring a Department of Environmental Protection permit, until the Department has issued the permit.
D. An erosion and sedimentation control plan must be prepared for a single lot or more where subdivision, land development or other earthmoving activity is proposed. The plan must be submitted:

(1) As required by the Rules and Regulations of the Department of Environmental Protection noted above; and
(2) As required by the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law, Act 222, July 31, 1970, as amended.

E. Such erosion and sedimentation control plan shall be submitted to the County Conservation District for review, and a copy of the plan and review comments shall be submitted to the Commission as part of the preliminary and final plat application.
F. In the preparation of erosion and sedimentation control plans the person preparing such plans shall consult with the County Conservation District to determine the measures needed to control erosion and sedimentation. The current Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Handbook, prepared by the Conservation Districts of Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry Counties, shall be used in the preparation of such plans. Copies are available in the Conservation District office in each county.

2. Stormwater management.
A stormwater management plan shall be implemented and storm drainage facilities shall be installed in conformance to the plan.
See Article IV: Design Standards of Chapter 253: Subdivision and Land Development for more detailed information.
See Stormwater Management for more detailed information.
See Permit Application Forms for more detailed information.