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 for terms used in this article
shall be the same as those provided in the last amended Stormwater
Management Rules at N.J.A.C. 7:8-1.2, which definitions are 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.
Each section, subsection, sentence, clause, and phrase of this
article is declared to be an independent section, subsection, sentence,
clause, and phrase, and 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.
All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances which are inconsistent
herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
This article shall take effect immediately after final passage
and publication in the manner provided by law.