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Englewood vs Mahwah

How do erosion control rules compare between Englewood, NJ and Mahwah, NJ?

Englewood has fewer restrictions than Mahwah.

Englewood, NJ

Bergen County

Some Restrictions

Englewood's Chapter 358 controls soil erosion, sedimentation, and soil removal during development through plan certification, permit fees, and a certificate of occupancy condition.

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Mahwah, NJ

Bergen County

Heavy Restrictions

Mahwah's Chapter 28 Soil Management requires soil movement permits and incorporates state Standards for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control administered by the Bergen County Soil Conservation District.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactEnglewoodMahwah
Code chapterChapter 358-
Base permit fee$100 first 50 cy-
Tiered fee$100 per 50 cy added-
CO conditionEngineer certification required-
AuthorityCity Engineer-
Code Reference-Chapter 28 Soil Management
Permit Issuer-Planning Administrative Officer
State Standard-Bergen County Soil District
Closeout-As-built by surveyor

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Englewood FAQ

Do I need a soil erosion permit for a project in Englewood?

If your project disturbs soil during construction, grading, or soil removal, Chapter 358 requires a certified plan and permit before work, with fees scaled to the cubic yards disturbed.

How are soil disturbance permit fees calculated in Englewood?

The fee is $100 for the first 50 cubic yards of soil disturbed and an additional $100 for each additional 50 cubic yards or any part of that increment beyond the first.

Mahwah FAQ

Do I need a permit to move soil in Mahwah?

Yes. Chapter 28 requires a soil movement permit before importing, depositing, excavating, or removing soil from any Mahwah lot, except for limited exemptions.

What if state and local rules conflict?

The State Standards for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control control, and the Bergen County Soil Conservation District has jurisdiction over the conflict.

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