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Keansburg council adopts new municipal stormwater control ordinance
Summary
Council adopted Ordinance #1731 to amend Chapter XXVII (Stormwater Control), setting green‑infrastructure standards, groundwater recharge and water‑quality (80% TSS removal) requirements for major development and aligning local rules with N.J. stormwater regulations.
The Keansburg Mayor and Council voted to adopt Ordinance #1731, the Municipal Stormwater Control Ordinance, which updates Chapter XXVII of the Borough code to set minimum stormwater management requirements for major development.
The ordinance emphasizes green infrastructure best management practices (BMPs) and low‑impact development strategies to reduce runoff volume, encourage infiltration and lower pollutant loads. It defines terms such as “major development,” “green infrastructure” and “motor vehicle surface,” incorporates BMP tables (cisterns, dry wells, pervious paving, bioretention, sand filters and wet ponds) and sets contributory drainage area limits for specified BMPs. For motor vehicle surfaces the ordinance requires design‑measures that achieve an annual average 80% removal of total suspended solids (TSS) from the water quality design storm, with more stringent targets in certain riparian zones.
The ordinance also requires applicants to submit site development stormwater plans with hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, maintenance plans and deed notices reflecting stormwater facilities and maintenance responsibilities. Borough staff noted compatibility with N.J.A.C. stormwater rules and the NJ BMP Manual; the ordinance defers to state BMP tables where there are discrepancies. Council opened the public hearing on the ordinance, received no public testimony, and adopted the ordinance by roll call vote.
