Bergen County reviews grading and drainage for projects affecting county roads or facilities. Most grading rules are enforced through municipal ordinances and the Bergen County Soil Conservation District for projects over 5,000 square feet.
Grading and drainage in Bergen County are regulated through three layers. First, municipalities adopt grading ordinances under their land use authority and enforce them via building permits. Second, the Bergen County Soil Conservation District certifies grading plans for any disturbance over 5,000 square feet under N.J.S.A. 4:24-39. Third, the Bergen County Department of Public Works reviews grading and drainage where projects connect to county roads or affect county drainage systems, issuing road opening and drainage permits. Stormwater discharge to county systems must comply with N.J.A.C. 7:8 quantity, quality, and recharge standards.
Municipal fines from $500 to $2,000; county may revoke road opening permits and require restoration at owner cost.
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