This bill amends the "Municipal Land Use Law" to allow municipalities in New Jersey to adopt more stringent site improvement standards specifically for storm water management in residential developments. It requires the Commissioner of Community Affairs to revise existing Statewide site improvement standards to align with the new requirements, ensuring that municipalities can establish their own standards that exceed the Statewide minimums. The bill emphasizes that municipalities can create ordinances for storm water management that are more rigorous than those set by the state, thereby enhancing local control over environmental standards.

Key changes in the bill include the insertion of provisions that allow municipalities to adopt or readopt storm water management standards that are stricter than the minimum standards set forth in existing regulations. Additionally, the bill specifies that any municipal development ordinance adopted after the effective date of this legislation will take precedence over the Statewide standards for storm water management. This legislative change reflects a shift in New Jersey's approach to storm water management, recognizing the need for local governments to address environmental concerns more effectively in light of evolving federal regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40:55D-40.4, 40:55D-40.5