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 redevelopment 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.