We have researched and compiled a set of New Jersey-specific resources to help you in your land zoning decisions.
Each topic comprises background information, a case study of a municipality example,
and a "toolkit" of online resources, model ordinances, and potential providers.
- Urban Sprawl
- Background on urban sprawl and Smart Growth. Case study
of Hoboken's South Waterfront development.
- Wastewater Management
- Read about water pollution and regulations. Case study
of Lake Nockamixon, PA.
- Coastal Hazards
- Read about sea level rise, coastal erosion, and dune
maintenance. Case study of Sandy Hook.
- Stormwater Management
- Learn about federal and state rules for stormwater
management. case study of Stafford Township, New Jersey.
- Severe Storms
- Learn about these extreme weather patterns and their
impact on New Jersey. Case study of the Perfect Storm.
- Conservation Easements and
Land Trusts
- Learn how these tools can protect natural habitats.
Case study of the Pine Barrens.
- Public Access
- Read about the history and precedence of public access
to the New Jersey shore. Case Study of Atlantis Beach
Club - Diamond Beach
