AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 244, ARTICLE XII ENTITLED DESIGN STANDARDS AND IMPROVEMENT SPECIFICATIONS, TO INCLUDE SECTION 244-209.2, WHICH ESTABLISHES STORMWATER MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS

WHEREAS, the Jackson Township Planning Board having adopted the Master Plan in 2025, identified that stormwater management and an increasing number of flooding events were a serious concern raised by the public and will continue to be issues with the on-going effects of climate change; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Township Council recognize that flooding risk in all areas of the Township must be carefully managed and weighed against the possible benefits for development or redevelopment; and

BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, that Chapter 244 Land Use and Development Regulations, Article XII Design Standards and Improvements Specifications, is hereby amended and supplemented and shall read as follows:

DASTI, McGUCKIN, McNICHOLS, CONNORS, ANTHONY & BUCKLEY COUNSELLORS AT LAW

620 WEST LACEY ROAD FORKED RIVER, N.J. 08731 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 244, ARTICLE XII ENTITLED DESIGN STANDARDS AND IMPROVEMENT SPECIFICATIONS, TO INCLUDE SECTION 244-209.2, WHICH ESTABLISHES STORMWATER MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS

SECTION 1. §244-209.2 Stormwater management for Non-Major Developments

  • Scope and purpose.
  • The purpose of this section is to establish minimum stormwater management requirements and controls for "non-major development".

B. Applicability.

  • This chapter shall be applicable to any development not classified as a major development under §244-209, Stormwater management, and §244-209.1, Stormwater management in Pinelands Area, and shall be hereafter referred to as a "non-major development."
  • For the purpose of this section, "Impervious Surface" shall include:
  • Driveways, of all material types;
  • Patios and walkways, of all material types;
  • Roof areas, both principal and accessory structures;
  • Swimming pools;
  • Decks, with roofs above and/or impervious cover below;
  • In cases where Pinelands regulations or another outside agency's regulations both apply, the stricter regulation providing greater protection to natural resources controls and takes precedence.

C. Stormwater management requirements for Residential Non-Major Development.

  • a. For any residential non-major development that results in a net increase in impervious cover of 1,000 sf or greater, drywells must be provided and