Jackson, NJ Environmental Rules: Erosion Control (2026)

Chapter 363 of the Jackson Township Code, adopted November 23, 1976 by Ord. No. 48-76, exists to control soil erosion and sediment damage and to protect exposed soil surfaces for the safety, health and welfare of the community under § 363-1. Section 363-2A bars disturbing any land within the Township unless the applicant has first submitted a soil erosion and sediment control plan to 'the district,' defined in § 363-3 as the Soil Conservation District, Ocean County, obtained its approval, and been issued a valid land disturbance permit.

Three activities are exempt under § 363-2B: land disturbance of 5,000 square feet or less tied to an existing or proposed one- or two-family dwelling that is not part of a subdivider's or builder's comprehensive development, home gardening for personal consumption, and agricultural use consistent with an approved farm conservation plan. Every application must include a fee set by the district's schedule under § 363-4, and § 363-6A(1) routes each application to the Planning Board, Environmental Commission and Township Engineer for a 30-day written reply; the district must then issue or deny the permit within 30 days of a complete application, extendable by mutual written agreement, under § 363-6A(2).

Once approved, a plan cannot be deviated from without district approval under § 363-6B and C, and all subsequent owners must maintain the erosion-control measures in good order under § 363-6E. Violators face civil injunctive action in Superior Court under § 363-11A and a penalty of not less than $25 nor more than $3,000 under § 363-11B, collected under the state Penalty Enforcement Law, with each day of a continuing violation a separate offense under § 363-11C.