Environmental Rules in Garfield, NJ (2026)

2 verified environmental rules for Garfield, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Stormwater Management

Garfield Chapter 284 Stormwater Control, adopted by Ordinance 3050 in 2024, requires green infrastructure best management practices and nonstructural strategies to manage runoff, recharge groundwater, and reduce pollution.

Garfield Stormwater Control Green Infrastructure Requirements

Heavy Restrictions

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Flood Zones

Garfield Chapter 146 Flood Damage Prevention regulates construction in special flood hazard areas, requiring anchoring, Uniform Construction Code compliance, and variance review with penalties up to $2,000 per violation.

Garfield Flood Damage Prevention Construction Standards

Heavy Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

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