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Englewood vs Garfield

How do coastal development rules compare between Englewood, NJ and Garfield, NJ?

Englewood and Garfield have similar restriction levels.

Englewood, NJ

Bergen County

Heavy Restrictions

Bergen County is not regulated under New Jersey's Coastal Area Facility Review Act, but Hudson River and Hackensack River waterfront projects may require Waterfront Development Permits and tidal wetlands approvals from NJDEP.

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Garfield, NJ

Bergen County

Heavy Restrictions

Bergen County is not regulated under New Jersey's Coastal Area Facility Review Act, but Hudson River and Hackensack River waterfront projects may require Waterfront Development Permits and tidal wetlands approvals from NJDEP.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactEnglewoodGarfield
CAFRA appliesNo, outside zoneNo, outside zone
Waterfront permitN.J.S.A. 12:5-3N.J.S.A. 12:5-3
Tidal wetlandsN.J.S.A. 13:9AN.J.S.A. 13:9A
MeadowlandsNJSEA jurisdictionNJSEA jurisdiction

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Englewood FAQ

Does CAFRA apply to Bergen County projects?

No. Bergen County is outside the CAFRA coastal zone. However, tidal waterfront projects need NJDEP Waterfront Development Permits and may need tidelands grants.

Who regulates the Hackensack Meadowlands?

The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority oversees land use in the former Meadowlands District, which includes parts of southern Bergen County municipalities.

Garfield FAQ

Does CAFRA apply to Bergen County projects?

No. Bergen County is outside the CAFRA coastal zone. However, tidal waterfront projects need NJDEP Waterfront Development Permits and may need tidelands grants.

Who regulates the Hackensack Meadowlands?

The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority oversees land use in the former Meadowlands District, which includes parts of southern Bergen County municipalities.

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