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 management.

Key changes 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 the standards established by the commissioner will not supersede any more stringent municipal requirements adopted after the bill's effective date. This legislative change reflects a shift in the regulatory approach to storm water management, recognizing the need for local governments to address specific environmental challenges in their communities.

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