This article shall be known as the "Stormwater
Quantity and Quality Control Regulations of the Township of Manalapan."
It is hereby historically found that disastrous
floods which have occurred in the past have caused significant damage
to public and private property, health, safety and general welfare.
It is further found that the significant increase in flood occurrences
is partially due to an increase in stormwater runoff as a result of
the development of lands with impermeable surfaces in and around the
community. It is therefore determined that the special public interest
in the control of stormwater justifies the regulation of property
located within the community as provided in this article, which is
the exercise of the police power of the municipality for the protection
of persons and property and for the preservation of the public health,
safety and welfare.
No land area shall be developed by any person,
partnership or corporation unless it has been demonstrated that such
development shall not increase the quantity of stormwater runoff emanating
from the developed area beyond that quantity, which in combination
with existing and anticipated full development of the contributary
area, can be absorbed by the Township's stormwater drainage system.
It shall be the responsibility of the Township Engineer to determine
the capacity of the stormwater drainage system and the quantity of
stormwater that can be absorbed from the developed area.