ZONING REGULATIONS OF THE TOWN OF WILTON, CONNECTICUT

29-9.C.c. The Commission may grant approval of a filling project for a limited time only, andmay impose such conditions as it feels necessary to protect the health, safety andgeneral welfare of the Town and immediate neighboring area. Renewal of a fillingproject application may be granted for a specifically stated time period. Prior torenewal, the Commission may require an amended Site Plan showing topographicalchanges to-date, or any other information necessary for further study of the project.d. The Commission shall receive a report from the Town Engineer prior to taking anyaction on an initial, or renewal, application for filling operations.3. Minimum Requirements for Filling Operationsa. Provision for adequate drainage shall be made for storm drainage control.b. The fill material shall consist of a minimum of 80% of earth fill, with the remainderwoody vegetation and masonry only. No trash, garbage, building materials, or junkof any nature shall be permitted.c. Trees, stumps, logs and woody vegetation shall not be nested but shall bedistributed throughout the area in layers, alternating with layers of suitable material,in such a manner that all voids shall be filled. Where practical, woody vegetationshall be reduced by chipping or other approved methods.d. The final grade of any filled slope shall not exceed one foot of vertical rise per twofeet of horizontal distance.*e. Dust shall be kept at a minimum at all times by use of calcium chloride or otheracceptable means.f. All filling shall be done in conformance with the requirements of 29-9.A.g. The filling of the site shall be carried out in a safe and orderly manner. All fill shallbe compacted to provide stability of material and to prevent undesirable settlement.The Town Engineer may require tests or other information to verify the placementand cover of filled materials.D. AQUIFER PROTECTION ZONE (Hereinafter called the APZ)1. Purpose: To protect the public health, safety and welfare through the preservationof the Town's major groundwater resources to ensure a future supply of safe andhealthy drinking water for the Town and its residents. The aquifer protection zone isdesignated as an overlay zone to regulate development activities within these zonesin order to reduce the potential for groundwater contamination.161