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Englewood vs Ridgewood

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

Englewood and Ridgewood have similar restriction levels.

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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Ridgewood, NJ

Bergen County

Some Restrictions

Ridgewood requires soil erosion and sediment controls for construction projects under Chapter 190, supplementing New Jersey's statewide Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactEnglewoodRidgewood
Code chapterChapter 358-
Base permit fee$100 first 50 cy-
Tiered fee$100 per 50 cy added-
CO conditionEngineer certification required-
AuthorityCity Engineer-
Code section-Chapter 190 Art. X 120A(2)b
State threshold-5,000 sq ft disturbance
Reviewing body-Engineering Division
Soil district-Bergen County SCD

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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.

Ridgewood FAQ

Do small home projects in Ridgewood need an erosion plan?

Disturbances under 5,000 square feet typically do not need a certified state plan, but local site permits may still require basic erosion controls.

Who certifies the erosion control plan in Ridgewood?

The Bergen County Soil Conservation District certifies plans under New Jersey's statewide Soil Erosion and Sediment Control program.

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