§ 25-2. Definitions.

For the purpose of this ordinance, the words used herein are defined as follows:

GRADING OR FILLING OF LAND

The movement, importation or removal of earth or other land as defined herein, to the degree that the existing elevation of the ground is raised or lowered by one (1) foot or more.

LAND

Includes topsoil, sand, clay, gravel, mud, bog, silt and rock, or any combination thereof, including lands under water.

PERSON

Any individual, partnership, unincorporated association, firm, corporation, organization or other entity.

TOPSOIL

Surface soil not including sand, clay, gravel, mud, bog, silt and rock or any combination thereof.

TOWN

The unincorporated areas of the Town of North Hempstead outside the boundaries of incorporated villages therein.