What should a municipality do with projects currently before the local planning board?
The Stormwater Management rules do not affect the jurisdiction or requirements of municipal planning boards under the Municipal Land Use Law. Planning Boards should continue to exercise their authority under the Municipal Land Use Law, reviewing projects for compliance with their existing stormwater control ordinances. Municipalities should be reviewing residential development for compliance with the Stormwater Management rules under the Residential Site Improvement Standards. Once revised municipal stormwater control ordinances are effective, the municipality must utilize the stormwater ordinance.
