Edison, NJ Environmental Rules: Stormwater Management (2026)

MAJOR DEVELOPMENT Means an individual "development," as well as multiple developments that individually or collectively result in:

a. The disturbance of one or more acres of land since February 2, 2004;

b. The creation of one-quarter acre or more of "regulated impervious surface" since February 2, 2004; Major development includes all developments that are part of a common plan of development or sale (for example, phased residential development) that collectively or individually meet any one or more of paragraphs a and b above. Projects undertaken by any government agency that otherwise meet the definition of "major development" but which do not require approval under the Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq., are also considered "major development." MINOR DEVELOPMENT Means any residential (one- and two-family homes) or development that results in the creation of new impervious area within a five (5) year period within the limits provided in Table 2.

[Amended 9-14-2022 by Ord. No. O.2151-2022] Table 2 - Minor Development Thresholds Zone Threshold of new impervious area R-B 500 Square feet to 10,890 square feet R-BB 750 Square feet to 10,890 square feet R-A & R-A(PRD) 750 Square feet to 10,890 square feet R-AA 1,000 Square feet to 10,890 square feet All other zones 500 Square feet to 10,890 square feet MOTOR VEHICLE