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Environmental Rules in Newark, OH (2026)

2 verified environmental rules for Newark, Ohio, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Stormwater Management

Newark CO Chapter 1054 (Stormwater Management Code) regulates discharges to the municipal storm sewer system (MS4). Section 1054.16 prohibits non-stormwater discharges and lists narrow exemptions including dechlorinated swimming pool water (under 1 ppm chlorine).

Newark Stormwater Management

Heavy Restrictions

Flood Zones

Newark participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and enforces a Flood Damage Reduction ordinance (Ord. 07-8). Construction in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas requires a floodplain development permit and elevation of the lowest floor at or above the Base Flood Elevation.

Newark Floodplain Regulations

Heavy Restrictions

Looking for Licking County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Newark city rules.

Environmental Rules in Licking County