The Bergen County Soil Conservation District enforces New Jersey's Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act for projects disturbing 5,000 square feet or more. A certified plan is required before any earthwork.
Under the New Jersey Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act (N.J.S.A. 4:24-39 et seq.), any land disturbance of 5,000 square feet or more in Bergen County requires a soil erosion and sediment control plan certified by the Bergen County Soil Conservation District. Plans must address silt fencing, stabilized construction entrances, sediment basins, and final stabilization. Single-family homes on subdivision lots are exempt only if part of an approved plan. The District inspects sites and may issue stop-work orders. Annual report-of-compliance and as-built certification are required at project completion.
Civil penalties up to $3,000 per offense; municipalities cannot issue certificates of occupancy without compliance certification.
Hackensack, NJ
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