For the purpose of this article, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in the text of this article clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words
used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural
number include the singular number, and words used in the singular
number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory. The definitions used in this article shall
be the same as the last amended Stormwater Management Rules at N.J.A.C.
7:8-1.2, incorporated herein by reference.
This section establishes design and performance standards for
stormwater management measures for major development intended to minimize
the adverse impact of stormwater runoff on water quality and water
quantity and loss of groundwater recharge in receiving water bodies.
Design and performance standards for stormwater management measures
shall comply with last amended N.J.A.C. 7:8-5, incorporated herein
by reference.
Any person(s) who erects, constructs, alters, repairs, converts,
maintains, or uses any building, structure or land in violation of
this article shall be subject to the following penalties:
A. Fine not exceeding $1,250, a term of imprisonment not exceeding 90
days or a period of community service not exceeding 90 days or any
combination thereof.
Each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase of this
article is declared to be an independent section, subsection, sentence,
clause and phrase, and the finding or holding of any such portion
of this article to be unconstitutional, void, or ineffective for any
cause, or reason, shall not affect any other portion of this article.
This article shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption and any publication as required by law.