Stormwater management measures for major development shall be
designed to provide erosion control, groundwater recharge, stormwater
runoff quantity control, and stormwater runoff quality treatment as
follows:
A. The minimum standards for erosion control are those established under
the Soil and Sediment Control Act, N.J.S.A. 4:24-39 et seq., and implementing
rules at N.J.A.C. 2:90.
B. The minimum standards for groundwater recharge, stormwater quality,
and stormwater runoff quantity shall be met by incorporating green
infrastructure.
The standards in this chapter apply only to new major development
and are intended to minimize the impact of stormwater runoff on water
quality and water quantity in receiving water bodies and maintain
groundwater recharge. The standards do not apply to new major development
to the extent that alternative design and performance standards are
applicable under a regional stormwater management plan or water quality
management plan adopted in accordance with Department rules.