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North Middletown, NJ Environmental Rules: Erosion Control (2026)

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Key Facts

Jurisdiction: Freehold Soil Cons. Dist.
Trigger: 5,000 sq ft disturbance
State Law: N.J.S.A. 4:24-39
Standard BMPs: Silt fence, wattles, SCE
Stabilization: 70% cover required

Summary

Erosion and sediment control in Monmouth County is regulated under NJ Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act (N.J.S.A. 4:24-39 et seq.) administered by the Freehold Soil Conservation District. Any project disturbing 5,000+ sq ft requires a certified erosion control plan. Monmouth's coastal and waterfront construction faces additional scrutiny. Best management practices include silt fencing, straw wattles, stabilized construction entrances, and sediment basins. Post-construction stabilization required.

Full Breakdown

Erosion and sediment control in Monmouth County is administered by the Freehold Soil Conservation District under NJ Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act (N.J.S.A. 4:24-39 et seq.) and N.J.A.C. 2:90 regulations. The Freehold SCD serves Monmouth County, reviewing and certifying erosion control plans for projects disturbing 5,000 square feet or more of land. Certification is required before municipal construction permits can be issued. Standard BMPs specified by Freehold SCD: silt fencing installed before land disturbance, stabilized construction entrances (crushed stone pads preventing mud on public roads), straw wattles or compost socks on slopes, sediment basins for larger sites, erosion control blankets on steep slopes, inlet protection at storm drains, and dust control. Coastal and waterfront Monmouth construction (Sea Bright, Monmouth Beach, Long Branch oceanfront, Raritan Bay, Navesink River, Shrewsbury River) faces additional scrutiny for sediment discharge to NJ waters under Clean Water Act and NJ Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10A). Post-construction stabilization (permanent vegetation, hardscape, or approved cover) must achieve 70% density within specified timeframe. Freehold SCD conducts site inspections during construction.

Violations & Fines

Missing erosion controls or non-certified plan: stop-work order from SCD or municipal construction official. Fines $250 to $2,500 first offense; $1,000 to $10,000 repeat. Sediment discharge to waterways: NJDEP enforcement $1,000 to $25,000 per day under NJ Water Pollution Control Act. Failure to stabilize post-construction: daily accruing fines plus corrective action requirement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my home addition need a Freehold SCD erosion control plan?

Only if total land disturbance exceeds 5,000 square feet (about 70 x 70 feet). Most single-family additions fall below this threshold. New home construction, additions with significant site work, and commercial projects typically require Freehold Soil Conservation District certification before municipal permit issuance.

What happens if sediment washes off my Monmouth construction site?

NJDEP takes sediment discharge to waterways seriously — fines can reach $25,000 per day under NJ Water Pollution Control Act. Freehold SCD conducts inspections and can stop work for inadequate controls. Coastal and waterfront Monmouth sites face extra scrutiny because runoff affects beaches, bays, and Navesink/Shrewsbury rivers.

North Middletown, NJ Environmental Rules: Erosion Control (2026)

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